[custom_adv] Cristiano Ronaldo retained his FIFA men's player of the year crown on Monday night, beating Lionel Messi and Neymar to earn the accolade of the world's best footballer. [custom_adv] The Real Madrid star picked up the award ahead of his rivals from Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain on the back of triumphs in La Liga and the Champions League last season. [custom_adv] Ronaldo has scored 44 goals for club and country so far in 2017 and scored twice in the Champions League final in June as Real retained the trophy and became European champions for a record-extending 12th time. [custom_adv] Ronaldo has scored 44 goals for club and country so far in 2017 and scored twice in the Champions League final in June as Real retained the trophy and became European champions for a record-extending 12th time. [custom_adv] 'Thank you a lot guys for voting for me,' Ronaldo said after picking up the award. '(I would like) to give a mention to Leo (Messi) and Neymar for being here. [custom_adv] Real Madrid supporters, my team-mates, coach, president, all support all through the year so I have to say thank you to them. [custom_adv] 'We are in England for the first time and I win consecutive awards so I'm really glad, it's a great moment for me. FIFA give the opportunity to fans, I know I have fans all over the world (so) thanks for the support, I appreciate it... I'm so happy, thank you very much.' [custom_adv] The Real Madrid star was presented the award by Diego Maradona and his Brazilian namesake at Monday's ceremony, which took place at the London Palladium. [custom_adv] It was the second since the FIFA award once again split from the Ballon d'Or prize. Messi has hit 50 goals for Barca and Argentina while Neymar, who became the world's most expensive player when he left Barcelona for PSG in £198million in the summer, has 25 goals to his name for club and country. [custom_adv] But with his team silverware outshining those of his two rivals, Ronaldo was the heavy favourite to win the award for a second year running. [custom_adv] ortuguese 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. [custom_adv] Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud was also rewarded with the Puskas Award for his stunning scorpion kick against Crystal Palace. [custom_adv] Cristiano Ronaldo is targeting reclaiming the Champions League and La Liga with a Real Madrid side which dominated the FIFPRO World 11 last night. [custom_adv] But the Portuguese superstar insisted it is too early to think about completing his grand set of trophies by winning the World Cup next summer. [custom_adv] The former Manchester United winger beat Lionel Messi and Neymar to win his fifth FIFA Player of the Year award in London last night – and he was one of five Real Madrid players in the team of the year. [custom_adv] Ronaldo, now 32, said: “The next year I don’t know what is going to happen. I just feel happy, the moment is brilliant and I am glad. [custom_adv] “To win the Champions League again, to try win the league. And in terms of individual, try to do my best as always. Let’s see what is going to happen.” [custom_adv] Portugal’s captain scored 44 goals in 48 appearances in 2017, notching 33 for Los Blancos and 11 for his national team. [custom_adv] The biggest names in world's football's past and present have all converged on London in their finery for tonight's Best FIFA Football Awards. [custom_adv] Cristiano Ronaldo is favourite to reclaim the prize he won last year, shortlisted against Lionel Messi and Neymar for the top awards. [custom_adv] A host of other awards acknowledging in the best in their field, including the best in women's football along with the top manager and goal, will also be presented. [custom_adv] Real Madrid's Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo was crowned the best soccer player in the world for the second year running at Fifa's The Best awards gala on Monday. [custom_adv] The four-time Ballon d'Or winner won a La Liga and Champions League double with the Madrid club this year, striking twice against Juventus in the European Cup final to help Real become the first team to retain the trophy in its current format.