On Monday, Cristiano Ronaldo was named the world's best male player at the 2017 Best Fifa Football Awards for the second year in a row. The ceremony was held in London and was attended by some of the world’s top players.

Now, in case you’ve been living under a rock for the past decade, one of the greatest rivalries in football history happens to be between Ronaldo and Lionel Messi - both nominated for the award. Messi was voted second with 19.25% of the votes compared to Ronaldo’s 43.16%.

Football fans took to social media to show their support for the Portuguese footballer, or their frustration over his rival's loss. Arab fans were no exception. 

Here are the best of what they posted:

1. He just couldn't help himself

"The look Cristiano's son gave Messi after his dad won world's best player 2017."

2. When you see your best friend tagging someone else in memes

"Look at Messi's stare."

Can you feel the betrayal?  

3. Awkward third wheeling

"Junior be like:.."

4. Messi and Neymar

"Divided by circumstances, united by clapping for Cristiano." 

5. Poker face expert

6. #FreeJunior

"Junior looks sad and depressed as kids his age are out playing while he's dragged from one ceremony to another."

7. Luka Modrić's facial expressions are ace

"If there's an award for world's best reaction then he would've won for sure."

8. Can you spot Marcello?

"Marcello's looks at Cristiano." 

9. Gentle reminder

"For all those doubting Cristiano's award, we attempt to cure your memory loss"  

10. "Wasta"

"Cristiano's son is sad with Messi's results because he knows his dad won by way of his connections." 

11. Ronaldo's girlfriend though

"How Georgina (Rodriguez) sees herself vs how we see her."

12. When you're about to receive an award but you forgot to pray

13. "Get you a girlfriend who looks at you like Junior looks at Messi"

14. Delusional Messi

"How I look when I'm confident that I'm top of my class and everyone will clap for me during graduation. Then I suddenly remember my performance all semester while the guy I hate gets first place."

15. Poor Messi

"Summary of the season between *El Don* and Messi."