Cristiano Ronaldo wins Middle East Player of the Year award at the Globe Soccer Awards 2025. The prestigious event was held in Dubai on Sunday, December 28. Ronaldo also shared a special post on Instagram to celebrate this impressive achievement.
Cristiano Ronaldo wins this title at Globe Soccer Awards 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo bags the Middle East Player of the Year award at the Globe Soccer Awards 2025. The coveted awards night was attended by honorable sports stars like Novak Djokovic, Lamine Yamal, and Paul Pogba, among others.
Ronaldo shared in his speech, “It’s a huge pleasure to be at a gala with so many sports personalities.” Continuing further, he stated, “This is one of my favorites because I meet incredible people, including my wife. It’s demanding to keep playing, but I still have the passion, and I’m motivated to continue. It doesn’t matter if I play in the Middle East or Europe; I want to keep winning titles and reach the milestone everyone knows” (via News18).
The celebrated football player currently has 956 goals to his credit. Ronaldo is aiming for the staggering 1,000-goal landmark in his career, provided he can maintain his top-notch fitness.
The 40-year-old shared, “I’m confident I’ll get there if there are no injuries. Enjoy the night and Happy New Year.”
Later in the evening, Ronaldo presented Novak Djokovic with the Globe Sports Award. While giving the award, the Portuguese footballer praised Djokovic and shared that they have a similar journey.
He shared, “For me, he is an example of longevity. We have a similar story. He deserves this because he is an example for the past generation, the current one, and the next.”
Furthermore, Ronaldo shared a heartwarming carousel on Instagram to commemorate his special achievement. He captioned, “A special moment to end the year on. I carry on with the same passion, commitment, and hunger as always to reach my goals. Thank you to everyone who has supported me this year!”
Fans lavished praise on the footballer in the comments section. One fan commented, “Greatest of all times, my brother,” accompanied by a heart emoji. “The King of Football,” a second fan wrote. “GOAT Legend,” a third fan penned. Finally, a fourth fan remarked, “Living legend.”
