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DUBAI (ALETIHAD)
The prestigious Globe Soccer Dubai Awards kicked off at Atlantis, The Palm on Friday with the biggest names in the football industry attending the event.
Now in its 15th edition, the glitzy annual awards ceremony has attracted world-renowned stars over the years such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappe, among others.
As in previous years, the 2024 awards ceremony will be held alongside the 19th Dubai International Sports Conference, organised by the Dubai Sports Council.
The Beyond Globe Soccer Dubai Awards has already captured global attention, with over 100 million votes cast by fans from more than 200 countries and territories, eclipsing the previous record of 70 million.
Public voting, which closed on December 10, has helped decide the finalists in several categories along with the input of Globe Soccer's Official Jury, including Best Men's Player, Best Men's Club, Emerging Player and Best Coach.
Among the frontrunners for Best Men's Player are Erling Haaland, Rodri, Vinícius Júnior, Ronaldo, Messi, and Mbappe, while Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich are competing for the highly coveted Best Men's Club.
Rising stars Lamine Yamal and Cole Palmer headline the Emerging Player category, with Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti among the shortlisted names vying for Best Coach.
For the first time, the ceremony was opened to the public, with 200 exclusive premium tickets. Ten percent of the proceeds will go to the UAE-based Al Jalila Foundation.
