Ballon d'Or 2014: Cristiano Ronaldo claims title for second year running
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has retained the FIFA Ballon d'Or at a glittering ceremony in Zurich. Ronaldo beat shortlisted rivals Lionel Messi and Manuel Neuer to the title after a season which saw him lead Real Madrid to the UEFA Champions League crown. Ronaldo had finished runner-up behind Messi in 2011 and 2012 before pipping the Argentinian in 2013 - and said he hoped there would be more to come. Ronaldo said: "It has been an unforgettable year and win a trophy of this kind is something unique. "I want to continue working as I have so far to go on to win more titles as an individual and in a team. "Of course this is something that is always with me. I want to become one of the greatest players of all time and this requires a lot of effort but I hope to get there." Ronaldo's 2014 highlights Here are some of the key moments from the last 12 months that helped Ronaldo keep his hands on football's top individual pri...