Ronaldo, Bellingham, Yamal to Shine at Globe Soccer Dubai Awards

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Top football stars, including Portugal’s superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, England’s talented midfielder Jude Bellingham, and Spain’s rising winger Lamine Yamal, are expected to attend the 19th edition of the Dubai International Sports Conference and the 15th edition of the Globe Soccer Dubai Awards this Friday.

The grand event will be held at Atlantis, The Palm, and promises a star-studded evening with over 1,000 guests in attendance. The awards and conference will welcome representatives from top football clubs and organisations worldwide, including Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who plays for Real Madrid, and former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand.

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The Dubai International Sports Conference is organised under the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives. This conference, held alongside the Globe Soccer Dubai Awards, provides a platform for football’s biggest names to discuss and address important issues within the sport. Since its launch in 2010, the awards have become a prestigious event, bringing together football’s top players, clubs, and leaders to celebrate achievements on domestic, regional, and global levels.

This Year’s Theme: Talented Football

The main theme for this year’s conference is “Talented Football.” The event will be moderated by CNN’s Amanda Davis and co-hosted by Tom Urquhart. Ronaldo, Bellingham, and Courtois will serve as guest speakers, sharing their insights and experiences with the audience.

Awards and Recognition

Fifteen major awards will be presented during the ceremony, celebrating excellence in the sport. Categories include Best Men’s Player, Best Women’s Player, Best Men’s Club, Best Women’s Club, the Maradona Award, and five Career Awards. These awards highlight the achievements of players, coaches, and teams who have excelled at all levels of football.

Global Attention and Fan Involvement

The Globe Soccer Dubai Awards have captured the attention of football fans across the world. This year, a record-breaking 100 million votes were cast by fans from over 200 countries and territories, surpassing the previous record of 70 million votes. Additionally, the Globe Soccer mobile app has been downloaded more than two million times, showcasing the global popularity of the event.

Charity Contribution

The SIRO Golden Ticket Auction, held as part of the event, raised Dh30,000. All the proceeds from this auction will be donated to the Al Jalila Foundation, a healthcare organization committed to advancing medical research, education, and treatment.

The Dubai International Sports Conference and Globe Soccer Dubai Awards continue to celebrate football’s achievements while bringing together players, fans, and industry leaders to discuss the future of the sport.