Cristiano Ronaldo Shines at Globe Soccer Awards, Offers Insights on City and Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo, a five-time UEFA Champions League winner, was honored at the prestigious Globe Soccer Awards held in Dubai. The iconic Portuguese forward collected accolades for Best Middle Eastern Player and All-Time Top Scorer, reaffirming his legendary status in world football.

In his acceptance speech, Ronaldo took a moment to address Manchester City’s current struggles, expressing confidence in Pep Guardiola’s team to bounce back. He also highlighted Real Madrid’s enduring dominance in the Champions League, predicting a strong finish for his former club despite their challenging start to the season.

Support for Manchester City Amid Challenges

"Teams go through good and bad moments. Right now, Manchester City is in a bad patch, but they’ll bounce back," Ronaldo commented during the gala.

The Al-Nassr forward encouraged City’s players to focus on their performance rather than external criticism. "I’d tell City and their players they need to show more and talk less now. Great players know where the problem is," he said, underscoring the importance of self-reflection and determination.

Real Madrid: A Force to Be Reckoned With

Turning his attention to one of his former clubs, Ronaldo praised Real Madrid for their consistent brilliance in Europe’s premier competition. Despite a shaky start to their Champions League campaign, which sees them in 20th place with nine points from six matches, Ronaldo expressed confidence in their ability to rise to the occasion.

"When it comes to Madrid, they’re always there. You can never count them out," Ronaldo remarked. "I’d bet on Real Madrid to win the Champions League again because other teams fear them at the Bernabéu. They struggled early on, but they’ve improved, and they always come back."

City’s Next Test: Leicester City

Ronaldo’s comments come at a pivotal time for Manchester City. The reigning Premier League champions are battling to recover their rhythm after a string of injuries and a stretched squad have hindered their performances. Guardiola’s men face Leicester City on Sunday, a team currently embroiled in a relegation battle.

The match could serve as an opportunity for City to rebuild their confidence and return to winning ways, as they look to regain momentum both domestically and in Europe.

• Ronaldo collected awards for Best Middle Eastern Player and All-Time Top Scorer at the Globe Soccer Awards.
• He backed Manchester City to overcome their current poor form, urging players to focus on performance.
• Ronaldo predicted Real Madrid would reclaim their Champions League dominance, citing their fear factor at the Bernabéu.
• Manchester City faces a crucial test against Leicester City in their pursuit of a turnaround.
• Real Madrid, despite a tough start to the season, remains a formidable contender in European football.