![](https://sportglitz.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image_editor_output_image-1679818130-1705735560707.jpg)
The 2023 Globe Soccer Awards Gala night honored Erling Haaland with the highest honor. Before the announcement, Ronaldo took action to recognize his worthy junior.
![Hình ảnh](https://image.today-24h.com/uploads/image_65ab42f91deb3.webp)
![](https://image.today-24h.com/uploads/image_65ab42fa042bc.webp)
The 2023 Globe Soccer Awards took place for the 14th time with the highest title, the Dubai Golden Ball, slipping out of Ronaldo’s hands. The Portuguese superstar was the leader in the voting, but the last person named was Haaland.
![Cristiano Ronaldo pictured looking underwhelmed after being announced as the winner of the 2023 Best Middle East Player award](https://image.today-24h.com/uploads/image_65ab42f965da3.webp)
On the eve of announcing this award, Ronaldo repeatedly raised his hand towards the Man City player – implying that his junior was worthy of the title.
![Hình ảnh](https://image.today-24h.com/uploads/image_65ab42f91efc9.webp)
Thereby, Haaland is the 8th player in history to win this title. Previously, Ronaldo, Radamel Falcao, Franck Ribery, Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema were names each named for this noble award.
As for Ronaldo, he is the person with the most Dubai Golden Balls (6 times).
![Ronaldo hành động đẹp trước khi Haaland đoạt Quả bóng vàng Dubai- Ảnh 2.](https://image.today-24h.com/uploads/image_65ab42f95cb0a.webp)
In addition to the Dubai Golden Ball, the award also has many other important categories when fans witness a hat-trick of titles for Ronaldo.
![Cristiano Ronaldo pictured (left) collecting a trophy at the 2023 Dubai Globe Soccer Awards in January 2024](https://image.today-24h.com/uploads/image_65ab42f975eed.webp)
At the Gala this morning (January 20), the player playing for Al-Nassr was honored in three award categories: “Highest goal scorer of the year”, “Best player in the Middle East”. ” and “Best player, as voted by fans”.
![Hình ảnh](https://image.today-24h.com/uploads/image_65ab42f91ce25.webp)
Also at the Gala, Ronaldo said that the future of the Saudi Pro League is among the top 3 best leagues on the planet. “I feel very happy in Al-Nassr. Saudi Arabian football is a process, it will take a long time… but step by step they will achieve it. I think the Saudi Pro League will be among the three best leagues in the world. People in Saudi will be proud”.⁹
When asked about retirement, Ronaldo happily replied: “With some of the problems I encountered on a personal and professional level, they made me think in a different way, that’s why I always try to focus on the present. I feel fine, I’m still capable of doing things. Some of my current goals are to help my club and country. So, I will continue. When Will I accomplish my goal? Honestly, I don’t know, but it will be soon, 10 years from now.”
![](https://sportglitz.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ebe030cc-88a2-4691-bc84-6a008a3e8c8e-1.jpeg)