No trophies are handed out in December but one of football's biggest personal accolades is about to go on the line in Paris. Here Sportsmail gives you a lowdown to the 2017 Ballon d'Or.

Falcao spared Monaco's blushes with a 91st-minute equaliser to deny Nice a shock win on Tuesday night. Monaco's only Ligue 1 defeat on home soil this season came at the hands of PSG, but they trailed.

If Egypt are to succeed at their first World Cup since 1990, it looks crucial that they get Mo Salah fit. The Liverpool forward remains a doubt after a shoulder injury suffered in the Champions League final. 

Monaco's winless run was extended to six games in all competitions as they were held to a 1-1 draw by newly-promoted Nimes in Ligue 1. Falcao's deflected shot from outside the box earned Monaco a point.

His pedigree on the continent is undoubted and when Beckham's new team joins the MLS in 2020, Falcao could provide the forward line with some much-needed fire power.

Thierry Henry finally secured his first win as Monaco head coach after Radamel Falcao's free-kick earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory at fellow Ligue 1 strugglers Caen.

His contract at Monaco expires next summer and, after taking on his former side in the Champions League on Wednesday, the prospect of a return to the Spanish capital has piqued his interest.

Radamel Falcao's two penalties saw Monaco claim victory at Amiens to move out of the bottom three and ease the pressure on manager Thierry Henry.

Radamel Falcao rescued struggling Monaco with two second-half goals in a 2-2 draw at Rennes in the French league on Wednesday.

Rangers assistant boss Gary McAllister hopes missing out on a Copa America slot will finally convince Alfredo Morelos to clean up his act. The striker has bagged 29 goals this season.

Radamel Falcao wants to be part of David Beckham's new MLS franchise Inter Miami.  The Monaco striker is also attracting interest from Columbus Crew in the United States.

Monaco are considering a move for former Liverpool man Daniel Sturridge, who is still looking for a new club after becoming a free agent in summer.

A lot can happen in three years. Rewind to the 2016-17 season and Monaco were making fools out of PSG, who were favourites to lift their fifth title in a row before a rude awakening.

An estimated 17.2 million Americans will not make it into work hours after Kansas City Chiefs beat San Franscisco 49ers 30-21 in Super Bowl LIV in Miami.

Justin Bieber released a remix Yummy, on Sunday evening and was spotted riding on his custom Drew House motorcycle to catch the second half of the Super Bowl.

Advertisers featured in this year's Super Bowl include Jeep, Reese's, Doritos, Amazon Alexa and Hyundai. Fox said it received $400million for the slots watched by around 100 million.

He starred in one of the most memorable ads during the Super Bowl on Sunday. But on Monday, Jason Mamoa took his wife Lisa Bonet out for dinner in NYC.

On Monday, a moving truck was seen outside the star's $33.9 million Boston home he shares with wife Giselle Bundchen and their three children.

She didn't just perform at this year's Super Bowl, but appeared in one of the coveted advert slots too.  And new behind the scenes snap from the Michael Bay-helmed ad have been unveiled.

Instagram model Kelly Kay Green, 27, boasted about her actions following her release from jail. She tried to run across the pitch at the beginning of the Super Bowl in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Sunday.

Model Kelly Kay Green, 27, was held on trespass charges after trying to run onto the field at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. She was pictured leaving jail holding her skimpy outfit from the night before.

'Let's show the world what two little Latin girls can do,' exclaimed Jennifer Lopez to Shakira on her Instagram page before their Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday.

The Olympian, 28, gave birth to her first child, Drew Hazel, in October. Johnson shared a video of herself at the beach in Miami, Florida, when she helped her three-month-old perform her first 'flip.'

After hilariously pretending to reveal himself as a bald and scrawny man over the weekend in a viral Super Bowl ad, Jason Momoa stepped out with his signature flowing locks in New York City on Tuesday.

The Jenny From The Block songstress, 50, was makeup-free and clad in a comfy red sweatsuit as she and fiance Alex Rodriguez strolled around. Her hair was tied into a messy top-knot.

Shakira has taken to YouTube to share a dance tutorial for the Champeta dance choreography she and a large group of backup dancers displayed during Sunday's performance.

Instagram model Kelly Kay Green, 27, was revealed as the Superbowl Streaker who was bruised and had her dress ripped as six security guards tackled her to the ground to arrest her.

LaRue Bell, 43, was at the Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade Wednesday in Missouri when he said he saw Mahomes - on top of a bus on the parade route - point to him, before throwing a football.

Jennifer Lopez sent her fans an intriguing text on Friday. Fresh off her electrifying halftime performance at the Super Bowl with Shakira, the bombshell appears to have a new treat ready.

Jon Jones will always be synonymous for the controversial moments in his career as opposed to his achievements. His Super Bowl-winning brothers had had their brushed with trouble too.

McKinney, 26, paired the lingerie-style top with black tailored flares and pointed toe silver heels.

Ex-San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick has announced the release of a memoir on his 'political awakening,' as well as the formation of his new publishing house aimed at promoting diversity.

Actress Monica Barbaro was the picture of elegance as she stepped out solo in New York City.

Jennifer Lopez, 50, sparked a body-positive hashtag #JLoMovement on Sunday after posting a bathroom bikini selfie. Other mothers are now sharing their own selfies and telling their stories.

The 39-year-old model suffered with her mental health in her early 20s and has revealed that as well as a vigorous meditation routine - which has her up and stretching at 5.30am every day.

Iylah Hanley, from Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, has alopecia, a condition that causes hair loss from the scalp and other areas of the body.

'The marketing outlay already was significant with just four weeks to go before the release, including a $4.5 million Super Bowl spot that ran in February,' THR.com reported.

It's hard to believe the 50-year-old Grammy nominee would have any expertise on the subject over the 43-year-old Grammy winner, whose most famous song was her 2006 hit, Hips Don't Lie

The body of Bernard 'Butch' Gore, 71, was found in Sydney's Westfield Bondi Junction in January 2017, three weeks after he walked into a stairwell and disappeared.

The suburbs most directly at risk of fire are near the bushland areas around the city such as Hornsby in the north, Penrith in the west and Camden and Sutherland in the south.

The smog has blown over from a huge fire at Gospers Mountain in the Hawkesbury region. The Rural Fire Service is controlling the fire, which covers more than 160,000 hectares.

NSW drivers who threaten lives by using mobile phones behind the wheel risk being caught by unmarked cameras as new technology rolls out across the state today.

Every day Australian drivers are caught on camera using their phones eating, reading and even doing drugs at speeds of up to 100km/h.

Remote areas are already on the brink of a severe humanitarian crisis caused by contaminated water and low food and fuel supplies with many also cut off from medical help.

Amid the record-breaking deluge, Wahroonga on Sydney's upper north shore received 164mm of rainfall over the course of Sunday alone - compared to an average February rainfall of 117mm.

An Australian mother invented a makeup removal pad two years ago that now sells every 30 seconds around the world.

Vera Zinger was pulled over in Barangaroo on November 29 and police searched her car where they allegedly found two grams of drugs and $2,150 in cash.

Vera Zinger, 23, was pulled over by police in Barangaroo near Sydney's CBD, on November 29 where officers allegedly found four bags containing 2kg worth of drugs and $2,150 in cash.

The Duchess looked glamorous in a bespoke green D&G midi dress, estimated to have cost £2,150, previously worn in 2016 on a visit to Kelowna, during a royal tour of Canada.

Jose Mourinho is eyeing up a national team job for the first time in his managerial career. The ex-Manchester United, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Real Madrid boss has not had a job since December.