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As the stellar names of the footballing world presumably trot off into the Zurich night for a glass of red wine, it is time for us to disappear too.

Congratulations to Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been named as the world's best player for the third time. If you're not still convinced, here's a reminder why.

And make sure you keep across the BBC Sport website later today and tomorrow for all the rest of the Ballon d'Or round-up. See you later!