Cristiano Ronaldo couldn't resist a sly dig at Barcelona and his old nemesis Lionel Messi after winning The Best FIFA Football Player award on Monday.
The 31-year-old star once again grabbed bragging rights over of his arch rival, having picked up the prestigious Ballon d'Or award last month ahead of the Barca forward.
Messi — who did not attend FIFA's The Best ceremony in Zurich, Switzerland due to Barcelona commitments — and Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann were both pipped to the award by the Portugal captain.
Ronaldo said: 'This achievement is incredible on a personal level. Unbelievable, I will never forget this year. I am very happy. Thank you everyone, I don't really have anything else to add. The awards I think speak for themselves.
'I'm just very happy. I'm sorry some people from Barcelona aren't here, but that's understandable.'He added: 'It's incredible, it's not the first time but it's the first of this. First and foremost I must thank my team-mates of Real Madrid and the coach. Thank you for everything you have done for me. I've also got to thank my family, my brothers, my mum, my whole staff 100 per cent for everything they've given me.
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