On Tuesday evening in Dubai, the 2016 "Globe Soccer" best awards were handed out. The best football player of the year was recognized as the leader of Madrid's "Real" club and Portugal's national team, Cristiano Ronaldo. The 31-year-old Portuguese won important titles this year both with his club and national team. In addition, C. Ronaldo had previously triumphed in the "Ballon d'Or" awards. There is no doubt that the player will also receive the FIFA Player of the Year award. The best coach of the year was unexpectedly recognized as Fernando Santos, who led the Portuguese national team to the championship title at the 2016 European Championship. Madrid's "Real" was recognized as the best football club of the year. The royal club coached by Zinedine Zidane this year won three titles - triumphed in the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup. Other famous football figures also received awards - Florentino Perez was recognized as the President of the Year, Samuel Eto'o was awarded for his career achievements, PSG coach Unai Emery received a "special" award, and Mohamed Salah was recognized as the best Arab football player. The Englishman Mark Clattenburg, who refereed in the Champions League and European Championship finals, was recognized as the best referee of the year. C. Ronaldo's triumph at the "Globe Soccer" awards:
