Cristiano Ronaldo wins 2017 Ballon d'Or award, equals Lionel Messi’s tally

Cristiano Ronaldo beat Lionel Messi to win the Ballon d’Or award for the fifth time and the second year in a row. (AFP)

Updated on: Dec 8, 2017 2:42 PM IST

Sports

Share via

• 
• 
• 

Copy link

• 

1/7

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Dec 8, 2017 2:42 PM

Cristiano Ronaldo beat Lionel Messi to win the Ballon d’Or award for the fifth time and the second year in a row. (AFP)

2/7

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Dec 8, 2017 2:42 PM

Ronaldo had also won the FIFA Men’s Player of the Year award in October. (AFP)

3/7

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Dec 8, 2017 2:42 PM

The 32-year-old Ronaldo was the top-scorer in the UEFA Champions League last season. (AFP)

4/7

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Dec 8, 2017 2:42 PM

A graphical representation of Ronaldo’s performances in 2017. (AFP)

5/7

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Dec 8, 2017 2:42 PM

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have enjoyed an intense rivalry over the years which has helped them become the incredible performers that they are. (Twitter )

6/7

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Dec 8, 2017 2:42 PM

Ronaldo will lead Portugal at next year’s FIFA World Cup in Russia. (Twitter )

7/7

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Dec 8, 2017 2:42 PM

Ronaldo also said he is happy at Real Madrid and has no plans to leave the Spanish club. (Twitter )