Tag: Middle East

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the Best Middle East Player 2025 at the Globe Soccer Awards gala in Dubai on December 28, 2025, marking his third consecutive win in the category since joining Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr. The event drew a star-studded audience of footballers, club executives, and global sports personalities. The award, part of a Globe Soccer segment recognizing players in Middle Eastern leagues, highlights Ronaldo’s status as the benchmark for excellence in the region. By winning it three years in a row, he has set an early standard for future stars in Middle Eastern football. Gala Night in Dubai Held at a luxurious venue in Dubai and broadcast globally, the 2025 Globe Soccer Awards brought together leading names from football and other sports. The evening also celebrated tennis icon Novak Djokovic, who received a Globe Sports Award for cross-sport excellence. Several European footballers and clubs were honoured in various categories, reflecting the event’s growing role in spotlighting Middle Eastern football alongside international competitions. Ronaldo’s Response: “I Still Motivate Myself to Carry On” In his acceptance speech, Ronaldo stressed that his hunger for goals and trophies remains undiminished despite his age and career longevity. “I still motivate myself to carry on, it doesn’t matter where I play, to score goals and keep going,” he said, highlighting the drive that has defined his career across Portugal, England, Spain, Italy, and now Saudi Arabia. He also reiterated his ambition to reach the milestone of 1,000 career goals. “I want to win more trophies and reach a number, and I will reach that number,” Ronaldo stated, making it clear that he has no plans of slowing down anytime soon.