Juventus striker, Cristiano Ronaldo on Sunday emerged the Globe Soccer Player of the Century.
The Portugal International defeated arch rival, Lionel Messi as well as Liverpool and Egypt forward, Mohamed Salah to scoop the award at the ceremony held in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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An obviously elated Ronaldo could not hide his joy about winning the award as he took to Twitter to write: “Couldn’t be happier with tonight’s award!†Ronaldo tweeted after receiving the prize in the ceremony held in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates that also saw Bayern’s Roberto Lewandowski voted as the 2020 Globe Soccer Player of the Year.
🆠🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo presented with the â£PLAYER OF THE CENTURY⣠2001-2020⣠Globe Soccer Award, by HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum — Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, at tonight’s gala pic.twitter.com/DK3B3My5t6
— Globe Soccer Awards (@Globe_Soccer) December 27, 2020
“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!â€