Sports fans around the world were delighted when football star Cristiano Ronaldo and tennis legend Novak Djokovic appeared together on stage at the Globe Soccer Awards 2025 in Dubai on Sunday night. The two global icons shared a warm and respectful moment, praising each other for their long and successful careers, even at this stage of their lives.
Cristiano Ronaldo won the award for Best Middle Eastern Player for his performances in the region. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic was pleasantly surprised when Ronaldo presented him with the newly introduced Globe Sports Award at the grand ceremony held at Atlantis, The Royal in Dubai.
The moment highlighted the mutual respect between two of the greatest athletes of all time. Their meeting on stage impressed fans and reminded everyone of their dedication, discipline and remarkable longevity in professional sport.