Hollywood actress Minnie Driver is among the famous faces to be present at the glittering ceremony in west London

Former England winger Steve McManaman, who was released by Manchester City last season, arrives with his partner

Pop singer Rachel Stevens typically sets cameras flashing as she makes her way along the red carpet

Reporters are keen to speak to Manchester United's Wayne Rooney who later picks up the young player award

Barcelona's Brazilian star Ronaldinho looks happy before being named player of the year from a 55-strong shortlist

Television presenter Denise Van Outen smiles as the celebrities continue to arrive for the awards

Cristiano Ronaldo goes on to claim a special young player award after a strong season for Manchester United

The pop band Liberty X take centre stage before the last group of luminaries from the football world appear

Ronaldinho is accosted by the waiting pressmen eager to quiz him about his award success

Barcelona and Cameroon's Samuel Eto'o greets the waiting throng after collecting his forward of the year award

Chelsea's Claude Makelele also makes it into FIFPro's inaugural world team and picks up the midfielder of the year award