Ronaldo returns to Dubai for Global Soccer Awards 2025, eyes Best Middle East Player trophy
Cristiano Ronaldo will head to Dubai to attend the Global Soccer Awards on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the ultra-luxury Atlantis The Royal.The Portugal and Al Nassr forward is once again a finalist in the Best Middle East Player category, an award he already claimed in 2024.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.At last year’s ceremony, Ronaldo received the honour from Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council. He praised the event’s integrity and organisation, saying:“And this is why I love the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards. They do it so well every year here. They do an honest award. So many champions have attended this event over the years because they always do a great event.”This year, Ronaldo is eyeing a third consecutive title but faces strong competition from Salem Al-Dawsari (Al Hilal), Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad) and Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli).The 16th Globe Soccer Awards finalists were revealed after more than 30 million votes were cast by fans around the world. Winners will be announced during an exclusive, invitation-only gala at Atlantis The Royal, a night expected to unite football’s biggest stars, decision-makers, legends and emerging talents.Awards will also be presented in categories such as Best Agent, Best Sporting Director, the Maradona Award, and several career and special honours.Ronaldo’s visit to Dubai follows his recent trip to Abu Dhabi earlier this month on December 10, where Al Nassr faced Al Wahda FC in a friendly at Al Nahyan Stadium. The Portuguese star last played in the UAE capital in April 2024 during the Saudi Super Cup and also featured in the AFC Champions League quarterfinals against Al Ain FC earlier that year.Dubai: Voting opens for Globe Soccer Awards with Dembélé, Ronaldo nominatedDubai: Voting opens for Globe Soccer Awards with Dembélé, Ronaldo nominated
Cristiano Ronaldo will head to Dubai to attend the Global Soccer Awards on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the ultra-luxury Atlantis The Royal.
The Portugal and Al Nassr forward is once again a finalist in the Best Middle East Player category, an award he already claimed in 2024.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
At last year’s ceremony, Ronaldo received the honour from Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council. He praised the event’s integrity and organisation, saying:
“And this is why I love the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards. They do it so well every year here. They do an honest award. So many champions have attended this event over the years because they always do a great event.”
This year, Ronaldo is eyeing a third consecutive title but faces strong competition from Salem Al-Dawsari (Al Hilal), Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad) and Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli).
The 16th Globe Soccer Awards finalists were revealed after more than 30 million votes were cast by fans around the world. Winners will be announced during an exclusive, invitation-only gala at Atlantis The Royal, a night expected to unite football’s biggest stars, decision-makers, legends and emerging talents.
Awards will also be presented in categories such as Best Agent, Best Sporting Director, the Maradona Award, and several career and special honours.
Ronaldo’s visit to Dubai follows his recent trip to Abu Dhabi earlier this month on December 10, where Al Nassr faced Al Wahda FC in a friendly at Al Nahyan Stadium. The Portuguese star last played in the UAE capital in April 2024 during the Saudi Super Cup and also featured in the AFC Champions League quarterfinals against Al Ain FC earlier that year.
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