Cristiano Ronaldo posted a message to fans and Al-Nassr team-mates after cleaning up at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai.
- Ronaldo won three separate awards
- Striker recognised for his brilliant performances for Al-Nassr
- Expressed his heartfelt gratitude to his fans and team-mates
WHAT HAPPENED?
Ronaldo picked up three individual awards at the Globe Soccer Awards after he bagged the Best Middle East Player prize, the Maradona Award for the best goalscorer in 2023, and the Fans’ Favourite Player of the Year award. The Portuguese had a barren run so far in award ceremonies this year and even failed to find a place in the FIFA FIFPro World XI. He was glad to take home three golden balls and expressed his gratitude on Instagram to his fans and teammates with a heart-warming message.
WHAT RONALDO SAID
Ronaldo wrote: “Proud to have won three awards today 🏆 A big thank you to all the staff, teammates and fans who keep making me better every day!🙏🏽”
Vinicius Jr. was one of the first to comment as the Real Madrid forward wrote “Number 1″ while Ronaldo’s former teammate Marcelo commented ” Champ 💪🏾🌎💜”.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Lionel Messi was completely snubbed as Erling Haaland bagged the Best Men’s Player award. Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham bagged the Powerhouse Emerging Player award while Aitana Bonmati won the Best Women’s Player award.
GettyWHAT NEXT FOR RONALDO?
Ronaldo will be back in action when Al-Nassr play Shanghai Shenhua in a friendly later this month, before meeting lifelong rival Messi and his Inter Miami side on February 1.
