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Published 11:35 12 Jan 2016 GMT
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For someone who is so extravagant in every other aspects of his life, Ronaldo always tends to play it safe at award shows, and this year was no different. He looks smart enough, but even so it's hardly a perfectly tailored jacket. Disappointing.
Look: M&S Christmas advert meets Ken doll.
Rating: 7/10
Now this is more like it. You can say what you like about the trajectory of Kaka's career, but the Brazilian's sartorial elegance has never waned. The midnight blue is on trend and the cut just sits so well on him. He clearly does belong to God.
Look: Old-school glamour meets Monaco playboy.
Rating: 9/10
Lovely, pale, adorable Iniesta. He really makes an effort, but there's no denying that it's impossible for the bloodless Spaniard not to look like an overworked funeral director. Even in an expensive suit, it just seems like an especially fancy funeral.
Look: Amerigo Bonasera meets your body on a slab.
Rating: 7/10
Beautifully-tailored, suave, debonair and dashing - in summary, incredibly disappointing. We expect Messi to look semi-comical in his ridiculous prints and weird maroons, not like James f*cking Bond. We demand a refund.
Look: Daniel Craig meets Cary Grant - booooooo!
Rating: 9/10
On the very other end of the scale, you have Neymar - and what a relief! He has bravely taken on the mantle of adorable red-carpet buffoon from his Barca teammate and run with it. The hat, bowtie, whistle and flute - everything screams 'cartoon hoodlum'.
Look: Charlie Chaplin meets Peaky Blinder.
Rating: 8/10
Wow. Just...wow. Eto'o has always been his own man and steadfastly danced to his own tune, and the tune here seems to be mid-80s Janet Jackson...but in a ridiculously good way. It's a phenomenally strong look, and he'd be the star of the show if it wasn't for...
Look: Raw-era Eddie Murphy meets Five Star
Rating: 10/10
YES! Yes! Yes! Yes! This is everything you want in Ballon d'Or outfit and so much more. Pogba has changed the game with this quite magical get-up. If the blingtastic hair, suit and glasses weren't enough, he brings it all together with the most perfect accessory - his amazing mum!
Look: Michael Jackson meets Elvis Presley meets Grace Jones meets a solid bar of pure gold.
Rating: Bazillion/10Football

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