10 major football highlights in 2017

2017 was undoubtedly the year of Real Madrid
2017 was undoubtedly the year of Real Madrid

#5 Cristiano Ronaldo on fire

Real Madrid v Sevilla - La Liga
Ronaldo presenting his fifth Ballon d'Or to the Bernabéu crowd.

Surprise, surprise, CR7 features on this list. Well, in truth, it's hardly a surprise. 2017 has been one to remember for Cristiano. The Real Madrid striker won five trophies with Los Blancos this year and has played a crucial part in securing them, finishing the 2016-17 season with 42 goals as Madrid's top scorer.

His triumphs on the pitch haven't gone unrecognized as Ronaldo secured the Best FIFA Men's Player Award as well as a record-equalling fifth Ballon d'Or tying him with Lionel Messi for the most wins of the award. In the 2017-18 season, Ronaldo has looked far from his deadly best but has still managed to net 16 goals and provide 3 assists in 22 games for Madrid.

Whilst his current form hasn't quelled the doubters entirely, to write him off completely would be utter folly. Watch this space.

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