CR7 'celebrates' Messi's birthday by winning MOTM again

It is unclear if it is down to marketing or there is some other reasoning involved, but Cristiano Ronaldo claimed his third MOTM in as many matches in the Confederations Cup.

Against New Zealand, Ronaldo opened the scoring from the penalty spot, but he did not even end the match as Santos gave him a deserved rest.

His performances are not as shiny as they were in the final two months of the season for Madrid, but CR7 has managed two goals and one assist in the group stages.

By winning his third MOTM in a row, he sends a warning to Leo Messi on his birthday. Despite being older, he is not past his best.