Cristiano Ronaldo set to receive fifth Ballon d’Or crown at Eiffel Tower ceremony on Thursday night

The Portuguese superstar is the overwhelming favourite to see off great rival Lionel Messi to land the crown once again.

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to receive his fifth Ballon d'Or crown on Thursday night - and the Real Madrid superstar will pick up the trophy at the Eiffel Tower.

The award has been dominated by Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the last nine years, and the Portuguese is set to join the Argentine on five triumphs apiece.

Ronaldo, 32, is the overwhelming favourite to claim the award, after leading Los Blancos to European and La Liga glory last season.

He has already scooped FIFA's 'The Best' award and is set to be presented as the winner on December 7, at 18:45 UK time.

The event, organised by France Football, will see former Newcastle and Tottenham winger David Ginola present the award.