Cristiano Ronaldo poses with the UEFA Player of the Season trophy yesterday. Pic/AFP

Cristiano Ronaldo was named UEFA Player of the Season for 2016-2017 yesterday after a campaign which saw the Portuguese help Real Madrid to the La Liga and Champions League double. It was the third time that Ronaldo had won the award which was presented on the sidelines of the Champions League group stage draw. His great rival Lionel Messi has won the prize on two occasions and could pave the way for him to capture a fifth Ballon d'Or title.