Juventus‘ Cristiano Ronaldo has won the ‘Player of the Century’ award at the Globe Soccer Awards.
The ceremony was held at the iconic Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.
The Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo was joined by fellow football stars of the past and present.
Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and former player Ronaldinho were also in the race for the award, but the Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo was the one who took away the award.
The 35-year-old, who has won domestic league titles in Spain, England and Italy and Euro 2016 with Portugal.
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“It’s a pleasure to win titles,” said Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, at the event.
“It’s not easy to be top of the game for so many years. I am really proud, but without a team, great coaches and clubs it is not possible.”
Ronaldo also respond on Twitter , saying: “Couldn’t be happier with tonight’s award! As I’m about to celebrate my 20th year as a professional footballer, Globe Soccer Player Of The Century is a recognition that I receive with so much joy and pride!”
Apart from Ronaldo Bayern Munich’s star Robert Lewandowski won the Player of the Year award. The club’s coach Hansi Flick bagged the Coach of the Year award.
Also, Bayern Munich won the Club of the Year award.
Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola won the Coach of the Century award. Spanish giants Real Madrid won the Club of the Century award during the event.
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