The Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo won another personal award. The Real Madrid striker was set for the best footballer of the year in the ranking of the Globe Soccer Awards, leaving behind his big rivals Barcelona Lionel Messi and Neymar.
Ronaldo himself couldn`t attend the glamorous ceremony in Dubai and his agent received his award.
The Portuguese star however indirectly showed up at the ceremony via a TV connection.
`This year I won the Champions League and the first big trophy with Portugal. I won the Golden Ball and the FIFA World Club Championship. How can I want more?`, asked Ronaldo.
`There are still people who have doubts about me, about Real Madrid and about my national team. But we proved them - we won everything. That has been an amazing year and I am very happy. I have to pay my tribute to my teammates and coaches, Zinedine Zidane and Fernando Santos.`, the Portuguese national said.
The prize for the best team in 2016 went to Real Madrid and was Florentino Perez was awarded the best President. The award for a coach of the year was given to the coach of the national football team of Portugal, Fernando Santos.
When it comes to the referees, Mark Clattenburg from England got his recognition and Mino Raiola was voted the best agent.
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