The Real Madrid player, Cristiano Ronaldo, has clinched  the top award as the best FIFA men’s player for 2017 ahead of his bitter rival Lionel Messi.
Speaking after receiving the award, Ronaldo described the event as a great moment of his life, especially his emergance as the best player in two consecutive years.
The Real Madrid forward in his response after picking the award said: “Guys, I’m going to speak first in Portuguese and then in English.
“Thanks a lot for voting for me. I mention Leo and Neymar, and I say again, it’s great to be here. Real Madrid supporters, my team-mates, my coach, they all support me all year.
“We are in England for the first time and I won consecutive awards. I am really glad, and this is a great moment for me. I have fans all over the world and I appreciate them all.
Again, it’s great to be here around great players. I am so happy guys. Thanks and have a great night.”