- C'Ronaldo wins 5th Ballon d'Or award becomes at par with Messi
World best footballer,Portuguese and Real Madrid star, Cristiano Ronaldo has won his fifth Ballon d'Or award for the year's best player.
The striker was the first on the position while Messi made second with Brazilian cum PSG's player, Neymar taking the third position.
With this new award, C'Ronaldo is now at par with Argentine star.
Ronaldo was the top-scorer in last season's Champions League with Real Madrid successful defending of the trophy with victory over Juventus in June, and also led the Spanish giants to their first La Liga title in five years.
The event took place at Effiel Tower in Parish, Ronaldo said, "Of course I feel happy. This is something I look forward to every year."
"The trophies won last year helped to win this award. Thanks to my Real Madrid team-mates. And I want to thank the rest of the people who helped me reach this level."
Ronaldo, had earlier won the FIFA Men's Player of the Year award in October this year and now he has added the 2017 Ballon d'Or to his previous wins in 2008, 2013, 2014 and 2016.
Ronaldo is expected to lead Portugal in the World Cup in Russia as he looks forward to break more records.
With this new award, Messi and Ronaldo have now shared the last 10 Ballons d'Or.
"I hope to play at this level for a few more years, I hope the battle with Messi continues, things happen for a reason,"
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