Cristiano Ronaldo has been voted sixth in the Ballon d'Or rankings, the first time outside the top three since 2010, as Lionel Messi was crowned the winner for a record-extending seventh time.
The Manchester United striker has personally so far enjoyed a fine return to Old Trafford, although results haven't gone his side's way, with 10 goals and many of them directly leading to points.
Earlier this year, the 36-year-old became the most prolific international goalscorer of all time, surpassing Ali Daei with his brace against the Republic of Ireland, and has since extended that tally to 115.
However, in the eyes of Ballon d'Or voters, there are five better players across the calendar year as France Football handed out the Ballon d'Or
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