Globe Soccer Dubai Awards Opens Doors to Public for First Time with Ticketed Event


DUBAI: For the first time in its 15-year history, the Beyond Globe Soccer Dubai Awards, supported by the Dubai Sports Council, has announced it will open its doors to the public. On December 27, 200 exclusive premium tickets will be available, allowing fans to attend the prestigious event at Atlantis, The Palm, alongside some of the biggest names in the football industry.

According to Emirates News Agency, the event has historically attracted world-renowned stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappe. This year, two ticket packages are available for purchase: 150 Platinum Tickets and 50 Winners Circle Tickets, with 10% of the proceeds benefiting the UAE-based Al Jalila Foundation. The 2024 awards ceremony will once again coincide with the 19th Dubai International Sports Conference, highlighting Dubai’s status as a center for global sports innovation and thought leadership.

The Beyond Globe Soccer Dubai Awards has garnered significant global attention, with over 100 million votes cast by
fans from more than 200 countries and territories, surpassing the previous record of 70 million. The popularity of the event is further evidenced by the Globe Soccer mobile app, which has reached a record two million downloads.

Public voting, which concluded on December 10, played a crucial role in determining the finalists in several categories, alongside input from Globe Soccer’s Official Jury. Categories include Best Men’s Player, Best Men’s Club, Emerging Player, and Best Coach. Notable contenders for Best Men’s Player include Erling Haaland, Rodri, Vinícius Júnior, Ronaldo, Messi, and Mbappe, while Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich are competing for Best Men’s Club. Rising talents Lamine Yamal and Cole Palmer lead the Emerging Player category, with Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti among the candidates for Best Coach.

The event will be broadcast internationally across several networks, allowing fans worldwide to experience the excitement of the awards ceremony in real-time.