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In pictures: Ronaldo’s free-kick ensured Real Madrid the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 title

Real Madrid defeated Gremio 1-0 to lift the FIFA Club World Cup for the third time in their history at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

The Real Madrid team celebrate with the Trophy after the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 Final between Gremio and Real Madrid at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Real Madrid’s players celebrate with the FIFA Club World Cup trophy following their victory in the final football match against Gremio FBPA at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Real Madrid defeated Gremio 1-0 to lift the FIFA Club World Cup for the third time in their history.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid collects his adidas Golden Ball trophy from Gianni Infantino during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 Final between Gremio and Real Madrid at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Real Madrid’s Portuguese forward Ronaldo (4th-R) celebrates with teammates after scoring during their FIFA Club World Cup 2017 final football match at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Real Madrid’s attacker Cristiano Ronaldo (R) dribbles the ball as Gremio’s defender Bruno Cortez defends during the Club World Cup UAE 2017 final football match between Gremio FBPA and Real Madrid at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Sergio Ramos of Real Madrid celebrates victory with Marcelo of Real Madrid during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 Final between Gremio and Real Madrid at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Real Madrid’s Marcelo (R) vies for the ball against Gremio’s players Ramiro (C-back) and Edílson (L) during the Club World Cup UAE 2017 final football match between Gremio FBPA and Real Madrid at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Real Madrid’s Lucas Vazquez (front) is tackled by Gremio’s goalkeeper Marcelo Grohe during the Club World Cup UAE 2017 final football match between Gremio FBPA and Real Madrid at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Real Madrid’s Portuguese forward Ronaldo (L) curls the ball over the Gremio wall to score from a free-kick during their FIFA Club World Cup 2017 final football match at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Real Madrid’s Modric (bottom) falls to the ground as Germio’s Luan dribbles the ball during the Club World Cup UAE 2017 final football match between Gremio FBPA and Real Madrid at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Real Madrid’s French forward Karim Benzema (C-L) vies for the header with Gremio’s Argentine defender Walter Kannemann (C-R) during their FIFA Club World Cup 2017 final football match at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

The FIFA Club World Cup trophy is seen on the pitch ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup 2017 final football match between Real Madrid and Gremio FBPA at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Real Madrid’s President Florentino Perez (L), Diego Maradona (C), retired Argentine footballing legend and al-Fujairah head coach, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) share a moment during the FIFA Club World Cup 2017 final football match between Real Madrid and Gremio FBPA at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Real Madrid supporters wave a scarf ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup 2017 final football match between Real Madrid and Gremio FBPA at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

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