The Globe Soccer Awards gala, held annually in Dubai, this year recognized Real Madrid as the best club of the century. The white team prevailed in the final vote against Barcelona and the Egyptian club Al Ahly. The award was received by the entity's director of institutional relations, Emilio Butragueño: “One of our first values is work. We want to share this award with all those who are part of Real Madrid. Players, former players, coaches and of course our fans “.
At the gala that took place at the luxurious Armani Hotel in Dubai, Guardiola, Cristiano and Jorge Mendes were also recognized as the best of the century in their respective categories. The Manchester City manager, who beat Zidane, José Mourinho and Alex Ferguson in the final, sent a message: “I hope everyone is healthy. Hopefully this situation will end soon.”
Juventus striker, For his part, winner of the Globo Soccer for best player of the century ahead of Messi, Ronaldinho and Salah, thanked the award: “Thanks to you, to all who have voted for me, to my family, to my mother and sisters. nominated alongside great footballers is an honor for me “. AND made a request to the youngest: “It's amazing that children want to be like me, want to have your same haircut. I want to see children all over the world making the sound when I score. “
Jorge Mendes, winner of Globe Soccer for the best agent of the century, was absent due to health problems and he sent a message: “I would have liked to be present, but I couldn't. It is an honor to win this award. Thanks to the players and health to all. “
In the category of the best of the year, the winners were Robert Lewandowski, as the best player of 2020; Bayern coach Hans-Dieter Flickr, as best coach; and Bayern, as the best club.
Piqué was also given a Globe Soccer in recognition of his career and a special recognition was made for Iker Casillas. The President of FIFA, who had the honor of opening the gala, had a few words to remember two legends who passed away this year: Maradona and Paolo Rossi: “It has been a very special year and I want to remember Diego Armando Maradona and Paolo Rossi. We remember how football has suffered from the pandemic and how important football is to the people. Soccer is the most important of the least important things, “he said.