Postpublished at 19:32 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2017
That is definitely that.
Until Ballon d'Or 2018...
Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo wins fifth Ballon d'Or, equalling Lionel Messi's tally
Barcelaona's Messi finishes second in voting, PSG's Neymar third
Chelsea's N'Golo Kante 8th, Tottenham's Harry Kane 10th
De Bruyne 14th, Hazard 19th, De Gea 20th, Coutinho joint 29th
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2 - Lionel Messipublished at 19:32 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2017
Image source, Rex FeaturesAnd it's second again for Argentine genius Lionel Messi.
He scored an extraordinary 54 goals for Barcelona last season - although his side failed to win the league title not the Champions League.
It looks like it might be a different story in La Liga this season - Barca are currently five points clear at the top and eight clear of Real.
Messi has scored 17 goals so far.
Magic!
3 - Neymarpublished at 19:31 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2017
Image source, Getty ImagesNeymar is third.
The Brazilian - through no fault of his own - became the most expensive player in the history of association football when PSG paid £200m to acquire the forward from Barcelona.
Surely that alone didn't seal his top three spot? Well, no.
Neymar created 91 chances in La Liga last season and scored 20 goals.
Decent return.
His 15 goals have helped PSG to the top of Ligue 1... where they will remain for the rest of the season.
Woah! Woah! Woah!published at 19:30 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2017
Sweet Child O' Mine.
We have - just this second - found out who was third and second in this year's Ballon d'Or.
Drumroll...
Postpublished at 19:28 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2017
Right, we've run out of time.
Join us in 2018 when we reveal who came third and second in the 2017 Ballon d'Or.
Congrats Cristiano Ronaldo - a five-time winner!
Rio, do you know who came second?published at 19:23 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2017
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Image source, Rex FeaturesRight, I'm going to ring Lionel...
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 19:18 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2017
#bbcfootball #Ballondor or text 81111 (UK only)
MGA1975: Ballon Bore #BallondOr2017, external
Princewell Nwosu: I believe this will be d last of Ballon d'Or for Ronaldo.
Harsh words...
Postpublished at 19:16 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2017
We hope to bring you news of who out of Lionel Messi and Neymar finished second before we flick the off switch on this live text. If we don't, then apologies.
Does an award presentation location get more stunning than this?published at 19:15 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2017
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End of twitter postNot even France Football know who was third and secondpublished at 19:11 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2017
Image source, France FootballIt's their award!
No doubt you'll be seeing plenty of this graphic tonight on social mediapublished at 19:10 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2017
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End of twitter postWatch Ronaldo pick up the Ballon d'Orpublished at 19:08 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2017
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End of twitter post'The trophies helped win this award'published at 19:07 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo speaking after picking up a record-equalling fifth Ballon d'Or:
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 the Real Madrid team-mates. And I want to thank the rest of the people who helped me reach this level.
Er... so who's number three and two?published at 19:03 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2017
The 2017 Ballon d'Or winner is... Cristiano Ronaldopublished at 19:02 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2017
Image source, Getty ImagesThe final threepublished at 19:00 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2017
The final three is (in no order - honest) is:
- Neymar
- Messi
- Ronaldo
I can't stand the tension.
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By the way the ceremony has started at Paris' Eiffel Tower. Ex Newcastle and Tottenham ace David Ginola is presenting.
The original Ronaldo has joined him on stage and he revealed he was married and divorced in the France capital.
Good for him.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 18:53 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2017
#bbcfootball #Ballondor or text 81111 (UK only)
Andy J: The mind boggles as to how De Gea is 20th
M Graham: Alan Kennedy (18.21), what an odd argument. "If you disregard something Ronaldo is really good at, Messi is a better footballer". You can't penalise Ronaldo for being taller!
Rob in Oxford: RE Shadyvipy at 18:14. He hasn’t come further than Lewandowski. He’s come ahead of Cavani and Suarez simply because he’s had a better year. His goals to game ratio is only bettered by Messi and Lewandowski
The perspex lecterns are out!published at 18:51 Greenwich Mean Time 7 December 2017
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