The Globe Soccer Awards, described as “more honest” than the Ballon d’Or by Cristiano Ronaldo, awarded the best of the year, with Real Madrid taking home seven prestigious trophies.
The Globe Soccer Awards gala, held in Dubai, sparked plenty of discussion. Among the most significant awards, Vinícius Jr. won Best Player, Aitana Bonmat was named Best Female Player, and Cristiano Ronaldo received the Historic Top Scorer Award. Ronaldo praised the integrity of these awards and suggested that Vinícius should have won the Ballon d’Or instead.
A Very Madrid-Centric Ceremony
The ceremony was also notable for the sheer number of awards won by Real Madrid, with accolades spanning from players to the club president. In total, the Merengues took home seven awards. Vinícius was named Best Male Player and Best Forward, Jude Bellingham was recognized as Best Midfielder, Carlo Ancelotti was named Best Manager, Florentino Pérez received the Best President award, Thibaut Courtois was honored for his Outstanding Active Career, and finally, Real Madrid was awarded Best Male Club.
In addition to these winners, Lamine Yamal was named Best Emerging Player, Neymar received the same award as Courtois, and FC Barcelona Femeni was named the Best Female Club.
Ronaldo’s Bold Statements
In a moment that sparked debate, Cristiano Ronaldo not only received his Historic Top Scorer Award but also the Best Player in the Middle East Award. During his speech, the “Bicho” shared his opinion that Rodri’s Ballon d’Or should have gone to Vinícius, indirectly questioning the legitimacy of other awards by stating that he prefers the Globe Soccer Awards because they are “more honest.”
Ronaldo also hinted that, in the future, he may look to own a major football club. While he doesn’t see himself as a coach, he envisions a role as a club president. Regarding his compatriot Rubén Amorim, the new manager of Manchester United, Ronaldo suggested that the problems at the club go beyond just the manager. He went on to say that, if he were the owner of Manchester United, he would completely overhaul the club.
