Cristiano Ronaldo Wins Middle East Best Player At The Globe Soccer Awards Dubai 2024
‘The man don’t chase records but records chases him’, he’s one of the greatest to ever play the game, the Portuguese superstar had a prolific 2023-24 season with 44 goals and 13 assists in 45 appearances across all competitions.
He also won the Saudi Pro League golden boots with 35 goals, beating the likes of Aleksandar Mitrovic, Abderrazak Hamdallah and Fashion Sakala to the award.
And Ronaldo’s achievements in 2024 did not go unnoticed at a star-studded Globe Soccer Dubai Awards in Dubai on Friday night.
The 39-year-old was named the Best Middle Eastern player and also won the Top Goalscorer of all time award.
I’m not a coach. I’m never going to be a coach, president of the club? No. Maybe owner of the club,’ he said.
The forward was then pressed on his comments, with the interviewer asking: ‘Is that what you want to do, to become a club owner?’
Ronaldo responded: ‘Probably. I will see. It will depend on the moment, the right opportunities.’
‘Have you got any in mind?,’ the interviewer asked and Ronaldo answered: ‘Not yet, a few maybe.’
Other notable winner on the night included Lamine Yamal, who won the ‘Emerging Player of the Year’ trophy.
Vinicius Jr was named the Best Player and Best Forward, while Real Madrid team-mate took home the Best Midfielder award.
The winners were decided online after a record-breaking 100 million votes were casted by fans from more than 200 countries and territories.
