Cristiano Ronaldo's stunning exploits with Real Madrid make him the strong favourite to win the 2017 Best FIFA Men's Player Award at Monday's ceremony in London. Ronaldo, 32, won the inaugural Best FIFA Men's Player Award last year after a six-year merger between the FIFA honour and the Ballon d'Or. Ronaldo previously won the FIFA World Player of the Year award, the precursor to the Best FIFA award, in 2008. "We all know who is the best player in the world," says Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde. The shortlist for the Best FIFA Women's Player award comprises Venezuela's Deyna Castellanos, American star Carli Lloyd and Dutchwoman Lieke Martens.

Source: dna October 23, 2017 07:18 UTC