Erling Haaland was honored as Player of the Year at the Dubai Global Football Awards, while his team that just won the “treble” last season, Man City, dominated all the remaining important individual categories.

Erling Haaland received the Player of the Year award at the Dubai Global Football Awards. Erling Haaland received the Player of the Year award at the Dubai Global Football Awards. The 14th awards ceremony, which took place at Atlantis,

The Palm and was organized in partnership with Dubai Sports Council, saw Man.City win six awards. Besides Haaland being honored for the first time at a prestigious individual award – after twice finishing second to Lionel Messi at the Golden Ball and The Best FIFA in the past few months – Pep Guardiola became the best coach, Khaldoon. Al Mubarak was named Best President, Man.

City was named Best Men’s Soccer Club, Rodri won Best Midfielder and Ederson was named Best Goalkeeper. Organizers said the winners were chosen from more than 70 million votes from fans from more than 225 countries and territories. This success caps Man.City’s incredible 2022-23 season, as they became the second English club to win the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup in one season.

Including 2023, Guardiola’s team has won a total of five titles, including the European Super Cup and last month the FIFA Club World Cup. A large delegation from Man.City, including all 25 stars of the main squad, who were in the UAE to participate in the mid-season training camp, were present at the awards ceremony.

Haaland, who won the award ahead of many stars including Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah and Kylian Mbappe, said when accepting the award: “First of all, my teammates sitting here are a great team . And of course my manager. This is a great club and the support we players receive from the board is huge.

I really enjoyed and was lucky to be there.” When asked when he expected to return from the foot injury that has kept him sidelined since December 6, the 23-year-old Norwegian star said: “I really hope to return soon.” again, because I’m sick of not being able to compete. So hopefully soon.” pep-guardiola-2561.jpg Pep Guardiola was honored as the best coach.

Coach Guardiola, who overcame a number of famous opponents such as Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti, Argentina’s Lionel Scaloni and Atletico Madrid’s Diego Simeone, reflected on the past 12 wonderful months.

“There are many reasons for this success, especially everyone sitting there,” the Spanish coach gestured towards his players, before continuing. “Of course, we are in the UAE, where Abu Dhabi has provided unconditional help.

 Yes, I’m really, really happy.” Ronaldo also won three awards including Best Middle East Player, Globe Soccer Maradona Award for scoring the most goals in a calendar year and Fans’ Favorite Player of the Year. 

The Portuguese superstar, who turns 39 next month, has enjoyed a fine 2023, scoring 54 goals to move ahead of the likes of Harry Kane, Mbappe and Haaland. Ronaldo shared: “I had a great season. I have to say thank you to my teammates, my coach, from Al Nassr, from the Portuguese national team.

 I feel very proud…”. cristiano-ronaldo-6645.jpg Cristiano Ronaldo and the Globe Soccer Maradona Award for scoring the most goals in a calendar year. Regarding the Fan Favorite award, the Portugal captain said: “For me, the most important thing in football is to make the fans happy, because it is the people who come to the stadium to see the goals. 

, to watch good matches. And if they vote it is because they have a passion for football. For me, it is a special award, because without you, football is nothing. 

So thank you so much for voting for me. And keep supporting football and keep supporting Al Nassr and Cristiano Ronaldo.” Other awards include Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham as Emerging Player. 

Spain’s Women’s World Cup champion Aitana Bonmati was named Best Women’s Player. Barcelona was voted the best women’s club…