LaLiga trio Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Bellingham, and English Premier League rivals Erling Haaland, Rodri and Cole Palmer among superstars up for two accolades
- Organised by Dubai Sports Council, the 19th Dubai International Sports Conference and Beyond Developments Dubai Globe Soccer Awards will take place on December 27
- Erling Haaland will be looking to retain his Best Men’s Player crown at glittering gala event with 12 main categories celebrating football excellence
- Fans worldwide can vote for their favourite nominees until December 10
- Online Golden Ticket auction in December to support charity with exclusive experiences
Dubai, UAE – 14 November 2024: Seven LaLiga stars, including Real Madrid trio Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham, Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and Rodri, and legendary duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are among the star-studded list of nominees for top individual accolades at the annual Beyond Developments Dubai Globe Soccer Awards, which will take place alongside the 19th Dubai International Sports Conference in partnership and support with Dubai Sports Council, on December 27.
With worldwide voting for the 15th edition of the star-studded awards open across all 12 main categories from today (Thursday), with Haaland, the reigning Best Men’s Player, competing with Mbappe, Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez and Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane for the same award this year.
The Norwegian is also a contender in the Best Forward category,where Chelsea sensation Cole Palmer, scorer of seven goals in 11 Premier League appearances already this season, is also among the nominees. The Englishman also features in the Best Midfielder list alongside Bellingham, Inter Milan’s Nicolo Barella, and FC Barcelona and Spain star Dani Olmo.
The Best Women’s Player category includes Spain’s World Cup winning duo Aitana Bonmatí and Salma Paralluelo and Barcelona’s Caroline Graham Hansen. In the running for the highly coveted Best Men’s Club are Spanish giants Real Madrid, reigning Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen, and 10 further continental or domestic champions from three continents.
After more than 30 years without silverware, a remarkable 2023/2024 campaign saw Leverkusen win their first Bundesliga title and their second DFB Pokal, becoming the first German team to win the league or domestic double unbeaten, while setting a new European record of 51 games in a row without defeat across all competitions. Unsurprisingly, Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso is named on the nine-man shortlist for Best Coach which also includes Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta and Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti. Meanwhile, FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich are part of a five-team shortlist contesting the Best Women’s Club.
Last year’s Dubai Globe Soccer Awards attracted a record-breaking 70 million votes from more than 225 countries and territories, reaffirming its global reach and impact. Fans have until December 10 to vote for their favourites online at vote.globesoccer.com, with the final winners determined by a combination of fan votes and the Globe Soccer Jury, made up of legendary names such as Marcello Lippi, Francesco Totti, Iker Casillas and Luis Figo.
His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, commented: “We are very excited for the 15th Dubai Globe Soccer Awards, which has evolved from being one of the leading events in the UAE sporting calendar into a major highlight on the global football calendar. The 19th Dubai International Sports Conference coupled with the awards ceremony play a pivotal role in uniting the game’s most influential figures and fostering the development of the sport globally. We look forward to recognising the achievements of players, coaches and international decision makers in Dubai this December.”
Tommaso Bendoni, Founder and CEO of Globe Soccer Dubai, said: “We are honoured to bring the world’s premier football stars and talent to Dubai for the 15th Beyond Developments Dubai Globe Soccer Awards. We thank Dubai Sports Council for their continued support and commitment to elevate Dubai’s deep connection to football. We look forward to celebrating with the biggest names in world football once again in December.”
“Beyond Developments is proud to be the sponsor of the 15th Dubai Globe Soccer Awards, a celebration of the passion, dedication, and brilliance that soccer represents. At Beyond Developments, we believe in the power of ambition and the drive to achieve greatness, which is why it is a privilege for us to support an event that brings together the global soccer community to honour the champions and visionaries of this beautiful game,” said Adil Taqi, CEO of Beyond Developments.
In a heartwarming initiative, an online auction in December will see one lucky bidder become the recipient of an exclusive Golden Ticket to this year’s Beyond Developments Dubai Globe Soccer Awards. All proceeds raised from the auction will go directly to the Al Jalila Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation transforming lives through medical research, education and treatment in the UAE. The once-in-a-lifetime experience will include a first-class return trip to Dubai, a three-night stay at SIRO One Za’abeel, VIP access to the awards ceremony itself, and a meet-and-greet with the Best Men’s Player.
Globe Soccer is delighted to announce the new strategic partnership with the title sponsor Beyond Developments and the partnerships with Emirates, Saudi Sports Company, Audi, Sunset Hospitality Group, Italpreziosi, Mansory, Silver Sands and Azimut Yachts to make this year’s event truly unforgettable.
Saudi Sports Company are the official host broadcaster of the Beyond Developments Dubai Globe Soccer Awards, which will be streamed worldwide on leading Arabic platform Shahid. As anticipation builds ahead of the event, fans can stay updated through Globe Soccer’s social media channels and the Globe Soccer mobile app, available on iOS and Android.
