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📅December 29, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Globe Soccer Awards 2025 dominated headlines with PSG's Ousmane Dembele as Player of the Year and multiple wins; AFCON sees Morocco's Hakimi urging fans for support amid tensions.Source 1Source 2Source 4
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Ousmane Dembele Named Men's Player of the Year at Globe Soccer Awards

Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele won the men's player of the year at the 16th Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, capping a year with 35 goals and six trophies including the league, Champions League, and FIFA Intercontinental Cup.Source 1 PSG dominated awards with coach Luis Enrique as best coach and president Nasser Al Khelaifi as best president.Source 1 The club was also named best team of the year.Source 1

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Cristiano Ronaldo Wins Best Middle East Player at Globe Soccer Awards

At 40, Cristiano Ronaldo was named best Middle East player after leading Portugal to UEFA Nations League title and Al Nassr to a perfect 10-0 start in Saudi Pro League.Source 1 Ronaldo aims for 1,000 career goals, stating his motivation for more trophies.Source 1 He presented the first Globe Sports Award to Novak Djokovic.Source 1

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Aitana Bonmati Crowned Best Women's Player at Globe Soccer Awards

Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati, fresh off her third Ballon d'Or and FIFA Best, won best women's player of 2025 at the Dubai ceremony.Source 1 The midfield maestro continues her dominance in women's football.Source 1

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Lamine Yamal Wins Best Forward and Maradona Award

Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal was named best forward and received the Maradona award at Globe Soccer Awards.Source 1 His performances highlighted Barcelona's strong season.Source 1

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PSG's Luis Enrique Named Best Coach of the Year

Luis Enrique was awarded best coach for leading PSG to multiple trophies in a dominant 2025 season.Source 1 PSG president Al Khelaifi praised the team's hard work after a tough previous year.Source 1

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Portugal Named Best National Team at Globe Soccer Awards

Portugal won best national team award, boosted by Ronaldo's leadership to UEFA Nations League success.Source 1 The award recognizes their strong international performance.Source 1

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Achraf Hakimi Appeals to Morocco Fans to Stop Whistling at AFCON

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi urged home fans to support the team instead of whistling after a 1-1 draw with Mali, ahead of their final group game against Zambia.Source 2 Morocco leads Group A with four points and is favored as Africa's top-ranked team.Source 2 Hakimi, recovering from injury, drew parallels to PSG's turnaround despite early criticism.Source 2

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Morocco Coach Defends Team Amid AFCON Fan Backlash

Coach Walid Regragui backed Hakimi, calling him Africa's best player, as Morocco prepares for Zambia in Rabat's Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.Source 2 The Atlas Lions seek top spot in Group A for knockout progression.Source 2 Regragui highlighted the pressure since their 2022 World Cup semifinal run.Source 2

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Jorge Mendes Awarded Best Football Agent at Globe Soccer

Jorge Mendes received the best football agent award at the 2025 Globe Soccer ceremony in Dubai.Source 1 His influence in player representation was recognized globally.Source 1

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PSG's Luis Campos Honored as Best Sporting Director

Luis Campos of PSG was named best sporting director for his role in the club's successful 2025 campaign.Source 1 This adds to PSG's sweep of major awards.Source 1

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Diogo Jota Receives Special Award at Globe Soccer

Diogo Jota was given a special award at the glittering Atlantis The Royal ceremony attended by Sheikh Mohammed.Source 1 The event celebrated 2025's top football achievements.Source 1