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Dubai was the centre of attention over the festive period as the greatest in the world of football gathered to honour their heroes over a tumultuous 2020.
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The year came to a close and Cristiano Ronaldo was voted the Globe Soccer Awards Player of the Century in Dubai.
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Robert Lewandowski was rewarded for his exploits for European champions Bayern Munich. The Pole bagged 55 goals in a stellar season.
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Mahmoud El-Khatib, President of Egypt's Al Ahly accepted the 'Top Title Winners of Middle East' award during the glittering affair at the Burj Khalifa.
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Fifa boss Gianni Infantino made an appearance
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As did Gerard Pique, the Barcelona star who made it to 'Team of the Year'.
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Dubai regular Amir Khan graced the red carpet, amid rumours he will fight Manny Pacquiao in the Middle East in 2021.
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Shaikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum arrives at the Dubai International Sports Conference at Aramani Hotel in Dubai.
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Cristiano Ronaldo was looking A-List celeb style on the red carpet
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The Juventus star was to be awarded for his exploits over the past 20 years, including a 'three-peat' in the Champions League for Real Madrid.
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Few have achieved what Ronaldo has over the past two decades.
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And Ronaldo was the first to congratulate Robert Lewandowski for his 'Player of the Year' crown.
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