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The 15th annual Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai are taking place on Friday evening, December 27, as some of the world’s best players, coaches and directors assemble for a night on the red carpet. 

The Globe Soccer Awards in  Dubai celebrate the best players, coaches and directors based on their achievements over the 2024 calendar year. 

There were Serie A representatives in every main Globe Soccer Awards category, but Inter and Atalanta are represented more than any other sides in the division. 

Inter, Atalanta, Roma, Juventus and Bologna are all represented in various forms in the list of Globe Soccer Awards nominees, as is Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid. 

There are also categories specifically designated for players based in the Middle East, and for their respective clubs, given that this year’s Globe Soccer Awards took place in Dubai. 

Every Men’s Category at Globe Soccer Awards 

Best Men’s Player 

Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid), Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting CP), Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Toni Kroos (Real Madrid), Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona), Ademola Lookman (Atalanta), Lautaro Martinez (Inter), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Rodri (Manchester City), Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr), Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona). 

Best Men’s Club

Al Ahly, Atalanta, Atletico Mineiro, Bayer Leverkusen, Botafogo, Inter, Manchester City, Olympiacos, Real Madrid, Sporting CP. 

Best Men’s Coach 

Xabi Alonso (Bayer Leverkusen), Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid), Mikel Arteta (Arsenal), Luis De La Fuente (Spain), Gian Piero Gasperini (Atalanta), Pep Guardiola (Manchester City), Simone Inzaghi (Inter).  

Best Men’s Midfielder 

Nicolo Barella (Inter), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Hakan Calhanoglu (Inter), Tonin Kroos (Real Madrid), Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Rodri (Manchester City), Federico Valverde (Real Madrid), Vitinha (PSG), Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen), Granit Xhaka (Bayer Leverkusen). 

Best Men’s Forward 

Artem Dovbyk (Roma), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Lautaro Martinez (Inter), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid), Nico Williams (Athletic Club), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona). 

Best Emerging Player 

Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona), Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United), Arda Guler (Real Madrid), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Savinho (Manchester City), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Kenan Yildiz (Juventus). 

Best Sporting Director 

Piero Ausilio (Inter), Luis Campos (PSG), Edu Gaspar (ex-Arsenal), Sebastian Kehl (Borussia Dortmund), Giovanni Sartori (Bologna), Hugo Viana (Sporting CP). 

Best Agent 

Giuliano Bertolucci, Fernando Hidalgo, Kia Joorabchian, Jorge Mendes, Frederico Pena, Frank Trimboli, Pini Zahavi. 

Best Middle East Player 

Salem Al-Dawsari, Riyad Mahrez, Sergej Milikovic-Savic, Soufiane Rahimi, Cristiano Ronaldo. 

Best Middle East Club

Al Ahly, Al-Ain, Al Hilal, Al Nassr. 

Source: https://football-italia.net/globe-soccer-awards-2024-every-nominee/

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The 2024 edition of the Globe Soccer Awards, which is being hosted at the Palm, in Dubai, has seen witnessed many prominent football figures, including the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Vinicius Junior.

A host of Barcelona players, too, are competing in the event, with Lamine Yamal being the star representative, with the youngster winning the Emerging Player of the Year award.

However, one major absentee from Barcelona in the Globe Soccer event has been the club president, Joan Laporta.

Laporta was not seen anywhere near the event, even though he did travel to Dubai.

Why Laporta did not attend Globe Soccer gala

A recent report from Mundo Deportivo has offered more perspective on Laporta’s absence from the Globe Soccer event.

Although Laporta did travel to Dubai, he did not attend the event after learning that the court had refused to grant precautionary measures for Dani Olmo’s registration.

This prompted Laporta to cancel his visit to the Globe Soccer gala and instead work from his hotel, trying to find a solution for Olmo’s registration, especially with the deadline coming close.

Barcelona have until December 31 to register Olmo. The club were banking on the court’s verdict of a precautionary measure. But now that the court has rejected it, the club must now seek other options.

Barcelona have been working on a deal to sell VIP ticketing at Camp Nou, which could bring significant inflow.

Laporta, therefore, is in constant contact with the Barcelona board, trying to work out an agreement that may help the club register Olmo and Pau Torres at the last minute.

In the meantime, the club president had decided to send some of his trusted men to the Globe Soccer gala, as representatives of Barcelona.

Source: https://barcauniversal.com/report-why-barcelona-president-is-absent-from-globe-soccer-awards-gala/

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 26: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool (C) celebrates scoring his teams third goal with teammates Alexis Mac Allister (L) and Ryan Gravenberch (R) during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Leicester City FC at Anfield on December 26, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Source: https://www.snl24.com/soccerladuma/international/english-premier-league/premier-league-report-liverpool-v-leicester-city-26-december-2024-20241226

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An unfortunate incident occurred yesterday during the Christmas festivities and celebrations and the innocent victim, in this case, was a young man who dreamed of being a professional goalkeeper in his native country

A bullet cut short the dreams of Geral Froste, who lost his life on Wednesday, December 25, when he was just 14 years old

Young footballer loses his life in Christmas altercation

Uruguayan football went into mourning during the last days of 2024, after 14-year-old Montevideo City Torque footballer Geral Froste was shot dead in the middle of Christmas celebrations

According to the news program ‘Telenoche‘, Geral was the victim of a gunshot wound when he tried to intervene in a fight involving his mother in the Nuevo Ellauri sector of Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay

The bullet struck the young archer in the chest and abdomen, and he immediately lost his life, despite his father’s efforts to revive him and take him to a medical center for treatment

Uruguayan football in mourning after the murder of Geral Froste

The death of the teenager caused a great impact in the Uruguayan professional soccer scene and in the South American nation, where his own club expressed itself through a heartfelt publication on its official social networks

We deeply regret the passing of Geral Froste, the club’s U14 goalkeeper. We stand by his family, friends and teammates at this time of sadness for all of us. Goodbye, Geral

Montevideo City Torque

This tragedy adds to another unfortunate event whose outcome was also the death of a footballer. Just four months ago, another tragic episode for Uruguayan soccer occurred during a Copa Libertadores match. On August 27, Juan Izquierdo, who was 27 years old, suffered a cardiac arrhythmia when his club, Nacional de Montevideo, faced Sao Paulo in Brazil.

Source: https://www.marca.com/en/football/2024/12/26/676dcf74ca474146708b4571.html

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A recent viral TikTok challenge organized by the Brooklyn Nets has reignited the debate surrounding the greatest footballer of all time (GOAT). Ronaldinho, the Brazilian soccer legend, participated in the challenge, revealing his choice for the top spot in football history: Pelé.

The challenge itself generated significant interest on social media and has sparked further discussion amongst fans regarding who the greatest footballer of all time actually is. The simple challenge itself has generated a significant amount of engagement and attention.

In the video, Ronaldinho remained silent until he heard the name of the player he considers the greatest. Several soccer players greats were mentioned, including Zinedine Zidane, Neymar, Ronaldo, Franz Beckenbauer, Diego Maradona, Johan Cruyff, and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldinho maintained his composure until the name “Pelé” was mentioned. At this point, he broke his silence, confirming his choice with a characteristic smile. His characteristic smile only added to the intrigue and emotional resonance of the moment. The selection of names included players from different eras and nationalities, designed to test the criteria by which the greatest footballer of all time is identified.

A surprising omission: Messi’s absence from Ronaldinho’s choice

The omission of Lionel Messi from Ronaldinho’s selection surprised many. The two players shared a close relationship during their time together at FC Barcelona, leading many to expect Messi to be Ronaldinho’s choice. However, Ronaldinho’s decision to honor Pelé, the three-time World Cup winner and Brazilian icon, highlights the subjective nature of such debates.

The close relationship between Ronaldinho and Messi makes this decision even more surprising. This choice suggests that for Ronaldinho, Pelé’s legacy remains unmatched.

Ronaldinho’s choice has sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with fans debating the merits of his decision. Many expected Messi to be chosen, given the close bond the two players shared during their three seasons together at Barcelona. However, Ronaldinho made it clear that his admiration for Pelé’s legacy remains unsurpassed. The challenge itself created a great deal of engagement across social media and provided a platform for fans to express their opinions and engage in discussion.

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Source: https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/ronaldinhos-surprise-choice-for-the-greatest-soccer-player-in-history-its-not-messi/

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Fernandes saw red for the third time this season early in the second half for a second bookable offence. Wolves took full advantage to make it two wins in two games under new boss Vitor Pereira.

Matheus Cunha’s goal direct from a corner opened the scoring before he teed up Hwang Hee-chan with virtually the last kick of the game. United, who slipped to 14th, have won just twice in seven Premier League games since Ruben Amorim took charge last month and were insipid in attack even before Fernandes’ dismissal.

Victory was enough to lift Wolves out of the relegation zone at the expense of Leicester, who visit leaders Liverpool later. The optimism that greeted Amorim’s early days in charge already seems a distant memory as the Portuguese has been left in no doubt over the scale of the task he faces to turn around a fallen giant.

Amorim reacted to a 3-0 humbling at home to Bournemouth on Sunday by making just two changes. Leny Yoro came into the defence, while Rasmus Hojlund replaced Joshua Zirkzee up front. The Dane, though, struggled to make any impact as Cunha showed the value of a forward in form.

Wolves look set to lose their top scorer to suspension over a FA charge for misconduct for a clash with an Ipswich member of staff after a 2-1 defeat earlier this month that cost Gary O’Neil his job.

December 26, 2024

Only Mohamed Salah, Erling Haaland, Cole Palmer and Alexander Isak have scored more goals in the Premier League this season than the Brazilian international. United, by contrast, were let down by their talisman.

Fernandes was walking a tightrope from a first-half booking when he recklessly dived in on his Portuguese international teammate Nelson Semedo two minutes into the second period. Even the normally argumentative Fernandes had few complaints when referee Tony Harrington brandished a second yellow and a red.

The 30-year-old’s first red card of the campaign against Tottenham was overturned on appeal before he was also dismissed in a 3-3 draw at Porto in the Europa League. Wolves almost immediately made the man advantage count when Semedo squared for Jorgen Strand Larsen to tap in.

The Norwegian, though, had strayed offside before making contact with the cross. United’s frailties from set-pieces have been routinely exposed since Amorim succeeded Erik ten Hag.

For the fifth consecutive Premier League game they conceded from either a corner or free-kick in what proved to be the decisive goal. Cunha’s in-swinging delivery flew in at the far post with United goalkeeper Andre Onana sandwiched between two Wolves players and the Cameroonian’s pleas for a foul fell on deaf ears.

Wolves’ nervousness allowed United to press for an equaliser in the closing stages. But a Harry Maguire header that floated into the arms of Jose Sa was the closest the 10-man Red Devils came to redemption on another sobering night for Amorim.

Hwang rubbed salt into United wounds deep into stoppage time after he and Cunha were left with just Onana to beat between them.

December 26, 2024

Source: https://www.besoccer.com/new/man-utd-fall-to-wolves-as-fernandes-sees-red-1342418

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