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Cristiano Ronaldo awards Novak Djokovic: "He is an example to me, we have a similar story"

Published December 29, 2025, 07:18
Cristiano Ronaldo awards Novak Djokovic: "He is an example to me, we have a similar story"

Cristiano Ronaldo awarded Novak Djokovic at the Globe Soccer Awards, a ceremony that honors the top athletes and teams in football. Ronaldo created a new award, “Sportsman of the Year”, which was presented to Djokovic, recognizing his athletic excellence outside of football. Ronaldo explained that Djokovic is an example to him, as both have followed a similar path to the top, full of hard work, dedication and sacrifice. This award marks the recognition of Djokovic's athletic value and achievement by one of the greatest athletes of all time. The Globe Soccer Awards are an annual ceremony that has been established since 2010 and has become an important event in the sports world. Djokovic's award by Ronaldo added extra glamour to the event and highlighted the importance of athletic distinction regardless of the sport.