The Best FIFA Awards LIVE!

Follow live updates of The Best FIFA Awards 2017 in London, with Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar up for the top honour.

017: RONALDO'S YEAR

Ronaldo won the inaugural award last year and now he has successfully defended his crown.

He was at the forefront of Real Madrid's dominance as they regained their tag as the premier club in world football with a Champions League and La Liga title victory.

Despite his advancing years, Ronaldo, arguably, produced the best season of his illustrious career. Zinedine Zidane's decision in helping remodel Ronaldo's game from creating chaos in an all-action role to a deadly finisher was vindicated with a whopping return of 55 goals across all competitions.

The Portugal captain scored twice as Madrid beat Juventus 4-1 in the Champions League final, while also finishing top scorer in the competition with 12 goals. This included scoring five times over a two-legged quarter-final win over Bayern Munich and three goals in the semi-finals against Atletico Madrid. 

21:06

THREE LEGENDS

Two football legends from a past era make way for the man of the moment.

20:59

RONALDO TAKES TO THE STAGE

Ronaldo takes to the stage to pick up his prize. No surprise really, here's what he had to say...

"Thank you a lot, to the guys who voted for me. Real supporters, my team-mates, my coach, my president, I have to thank them too.

"We are in England for the first time and I win consecutive awards. This is a great moment for me. I know I have fans all over the world so thanks a lot for the support.

"It's great to be around great players, and I'm so happy guys!"

21:55

RONALDO WINS BEST MEN'S PLAYER

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Best FIFA Men's Player award ahead of Lionel Messi and Neymar.

22:54

SO CLOSE

Almost a brilliant moment as Maradona opens up the envelope ready to give the big reveal, but Ronaldo stops him in his tracks... telling them there's a big video (song and dance) to come before it's announced. And then a drumroll, and then perhaps an advert?

Neymar's in stitches in the front row. But yes, after this video, we will find out...