🎉 Last week in Dubai, PSG winger Ousmane Dembele scooped the Best Men's Player award at the 2025 Globe Soccer Awards, beating out Kylian Mbappe, Raphinha, Vitinha and teen sensation Lamine Yamal. It's the crowning moment of a year that saw Dembele bag the Ballon d'Or in September and lead PSG to their first-ever UEFA Champions League title – Europe's top club competition.
Dembele: "I’m happy to have won all these individual trophies, but it’s the team that comes first … I'm living my best life."
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal wasn't far behind: the teen grabbed three prizes – Best Forward, Best Under-23 Player in La Liga and the Maradona Award – showcasing why he's one of football's brightest young stars. 🌟
At 40, Cristiano Ronaldo showed he's still going strong, landing the Best Middle East Player award. "I want to carry on … I want to win more trophies," he said, eyeing new records.
In an emotional tribute, late Liverpool forward Diogo Jota was honoured with a special award, accepted by his parents in Dubai. The night wrapped up with the debut of the Globe Sports Award, presented by Ronaldo to tennis legend Novak Djokovic. 🎾
For football fans across South and Southeast Asia, it's a reminder how sport brings us together, transcending borders and time zones. Stay tuned as we head into 2026, with more goals, stories and moments to connect us all. ⚽🌏
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Dembele named Best Men's Player at Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai
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