Dubai is set to host football’s elite at the 16th annual Globe Soccer Awards on December 28th at the luxurious Atlantis The Royal hotel. The exclusive ceremony will crown winners across multiple categories following an unprecedented global voting process that garnered over 30 million fan votes.
The awards feature intense competition across nine core categories including Best Men’s Player, Best Women’s Player, and various club honors. Paris Saint-Germain emerges as a dominant force with multiple nominations following their UEFA Champions League victory. The French club contends for Best Men’s Club alongside Barcelona, Chelsea, Flamengo, and Liverpool.
Individual accolades showcase fascinating matchups with PSG’s Ousmane Dembélé and young Barcelona phenom Lamine Yamal both vying for top honors. In the coaching category, PSG’s Luis Enrique faces formidable competition from Real Madrid’s Xabi Alonso, Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta, Barcelona’s Hansi Flick, and Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca.
The women’s categories feature Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmatí attempting an unprecedented third consecutive Best Women’s Player victory against strong contenders including Arsenal’s Mariona Caldentey and Alessia Russo.
Adding significant star power to the event, Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed his attendance. The Al Nassr forward also appears as a finalist in the Best Middle East Player category alongside notable footballers Salem Al-Dawsari, Karim Benzema, and Riyad Mahrez. Organizers promise a game-changing edition filled with surprises as the global football community gathers to celebrate the year’s outstanding achievements.