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Globe Soccer Dubai Awards announce first ticketed event

The Beyond Globe Soccer Dubai Awards is opening its doors to the public for the first time with 200 exclusive premium tickets offering fans the incredible opportunity to attend the prestigious event at Atlantis, The Palm. The event takes place on December 27 alongside the biggest names in the football industry. 
 
Now in its 15th edition, the glitzy annual awards ceremony, with the support of Dubai Sports Council, has attracted the presence of world-renowned stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and many more.
 
Two ticket packages are available to purchase, with 150 Platinum Tickets and 50 Winners Circle Tickets up for grabs, with 10% of the proceeds going to the UAE-based Al Jalila Foundation. Platinum Ticket holders will have access to the main live ceremony, including the Food for Champions Gala Dinner. Meanwhile, the Winners Circle Ticket holders will have a truly spectacular red-carpet experience as they mingle among the stars on the night. 
 
Hub for global sports innovation
As in previous years, the 2024 awards ceremony will be held alongside the 19th Dubai International Sports Conference, organised by Dubai Sports Council. Both events underline Dubai’s status as a hub for global sports innovation and thought leadership.
 
The Beyond Globe Soccer Dubai Awards has already captured global attention, with over 100 million votes cast by fans from more than 200 countries and territories, eclipsing the previous record of 70 million. Additionally, the Globe Soccer mobile app has surpassed a record two million downloads, underlining the event's global appeal.
 
Public voting, which closed on December 10, has helped decide the finalists in several categories along with the input of Globe Soccer’s Official Jury, including Best Men’s Player, Best Men’s Club, Emerging Player and Best Coach. Among the frontrunners for Best Men’s Player are Erling Haaland, Rodri, Vinícius Júnior, Ronaldo, Messi, and Mbappe, while Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich are competing for the highly coveted Best Men’s Club. Rising stars Lamine Yamal and Cole Palmer headline the Emerging Player category, with Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti among the shortlisted names vying for Best Coach.
 
Organisers Globe Soccer have also unveiled an exclusive BEYOND GLOBE SOCCER DUBAI - SIRO Golden Ticket auction, with 100 per cent of the funds raised going to the Al Jalila Foundation, a global healthcare organisation dedicated to advancing medical research, education, and treatment. 
 
Golden Ticket package
The Golden Ticket package includes a three-night stay at the luxurious SIRO One Za'abeel, Winners Circle passes for two guests with priority seating, a meet-and-greet with the Best Men’s Player, including a photograph and autographed memorabilia, as well as a dedicated Audi limousine service for the duration of their trip. Interested parties can participate in the auction up until December 22, merging the glamour of the Globe Soccer Dubai Awards with meaningful community impact.
 
Globe Soccer’s existing partnerships with Emirates, Saudi Sports Company, Audi, Sunset Hospitality Group, Mansory, Silver Sands, and Azimut Yachts remain in place for this year’s event, as well as a new strategic partnership with title sponsor Beyond Developments and hospitality partner SIRO One Za'abeel. Meanwhile, Tiqmo and OP7 have also joined as new sponsors for this year’s edition.
 
Saudi Sports Company is the official host broadcaster of the Beyond Globe Soccer Dubai Awards, which will be screened internationally across several networks, giving fans around the world the chance to experience the excitement of the event in real-time. As the event draws closer, fans can also stay informed through Globe Soccer's social media channels and the official Globe Soccer mobile app, available on both iOS and Android.--TradeArabia News Service