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Ronaldo to take center stage at Dubai sports conference

Lamine Yamal, Jude Bellingham, and Thibaut Courtois also expected to attend evening of celebration and awards at Atlantis, The Palm, on Dec. 27

Ronaldo to take center stage at Dubai sports conference

Football legends will unite at the 19th Dubai International Sports Conference.

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Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will be the star attraction at the 19th Dubai International Sports Conference and Globe Soccer Awards, set to take place on December 27, 2024, at Atlantis, The Palm. The iconic player will join over 1,000 guests for an unforgettable night of celebration and recognition.

English midfielder Jude Bellingham and Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, both representing Real Madrid, the current European champions, are also expected to attend.

This year’s summit will focus on "Talented Football," featuring guest speakers Ronaldo, Bellingham, and Courtois, and will be moderated by CNN’s Amanda Davis alongside Tom Urquhart. Other notable guests include Barcelona and Spain winger Lamine Yamal and former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand.

The awards ceremony will present 15 major honors, including Best Men’s Player, Best Women’s Player, and the Maradona Award, with five Career Awards celebrating football legends. This year, a record-breaking 100 million votes from fans across 200 countries have cemented the event’s global appeal.

This landmark event brings together the football community to celebrate the game’s greatest talents. Premium tickets are available for purchase on Platinumlist, offering fans the chance to be part of this unforgettable experience.

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