Cristiano Ronaldo said he had answered his critics in style as he rounded off a "spectacular" year with a hat-trick to win the Club World Cup for Real Madrid and add to his multitude of titles.

After his heroics floored Japan's Kashima Antlers 4-2 in extra time on Sunday, the Portuguese superstar summed up a remarkable season in which he also lifted the Champions League, Super Cup, Euro 2016 and Ballon d'Or trophies.

"They always expect more of Cristiano," said Ronaldo.