Ballon d'Or - live: Cristiano Ronaldo favourite to beat rival Lionel Messi to prestigious accolade in 62nd edition - The Independent
| The Independent | Ballon d'Or - live: Cristiano Ronaldo favourite to beat rival Lionel Messi to prestigious accolade in 62nd edition The Independent Cristiano Ronaldo is set to claim his fifth Ballon d'Or at the 62nd edition later today, drawing him level with long-term rival Lionel Messi. The ceremony gets underway in Paris, with the winner expected to be confirmed later this evening. Follow live ... Real deal Ronaldo set for Ballon d'Or No. 5 Ballon d'Or 2017: Live updates as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi battle for award Cristiano Ronaldo and family fly to Paris as Real Madrid star prepares to pick up his fifth Ballon d'Or award |