Best FIFA Awards 2017 live updates as Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi to top prize

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Ronaldo was named the best player in the world last night

Cristiano Ronaldo has beaten Lionel Messi for the second year running at the Best FIFA Football Awards.

Portuguese superstar Ronaldo won the prestigious gong last year and has retained the prize at a gala ceremony in London.The stars of football came together at the Palladium Theatre, where a host of other awards were presented before another moment in the spotlight for the Real Madrid hero.

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud was also rewarded with the Puskas Award for his stunning scorpion kick against Crystal Palace.

Cristiano Ronaldo awarded Best FIFA Men's Player 2017