Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo describes FIFA Best award win as "great moment"

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has thanked his fans "all over the world" after winning the FIFA Best Men's Player of the Year award.

The 32-year-old beat Barcelona rival Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar to the gong at a ceremony in London on Monday evening.

The Portugal international, who has scored 44 goals for club and country in 2017, has now sealed the accolade for a second consecutive time after it was introduced in January.

"Thank you a lot, to the guys who voted for me," Ronaldo said after being presented with the gong. "Real supporters, my teammates, 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."

Meanwhile, Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane was named FIFA Best Coach of the Year and Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud picked up the Puskas Award for his scorpion-kick goal last season.