Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo was sporting a new haircut during Friday's training session, dying his hair with a tint of gold ahead of the prestigious Ballon d'Or award ceremonyon Monday.
The 31-year-old has enjoyed the best footballing year of his career, liftingthe Champions League with Real Madrid before winning Euro 2016 with Portugal.
As a result, he is the clear favourite for the awardahead of five-time winnerLionel Messi and Atletico MadridstrikerAntoine Grizemann.
The Mirrorreport that Ronaldohad dyed his hair ahead of the official Ballon d'Or winner interview and photoshoot, which could have already taken place.
Cristiano Ronaldo now making more money than 7-time Euro cup winners AC Milan. Last year Ronaldo made £190m. AC Milan turnover was £167m
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has allowed Ronaldo, along with a few other stars, a rest this weekend as his side faceDeportivo la Coruna at the Santiago Bernabeu.
This means that Ronaldo's next public appearance will be at the awards ceremony on Monday night in Paris.
Real Madrid need a win against Deportivo in order to reinstate the six point gap at the top of the table.