Cristiano Ronaldo's special admiration for Novak Djokovic at Globe Soccer Awards; ‘To me he is an example of longevity’

Sports enthusiasts around the world were in awe when Cristiano Ronaldo and Novak Djokovic shared the stage on Sunday night at the Globe Soccer Awards 2025 in Dubai. Two of the greatest sporting legends of all time, Djokovic and Ronaldo shared a moment of adulation as the duo admired each other. especially for the longevity they possess even at this stage.

While Ronaldo walked away with the award for Best Middle Eastern Player, Djokovic was taken by surprise when the former Real Madrid and Manchester United legend presented the Serbian with the newly-launched Globe Sports Award at Dubai’s Atlantis, The Royal.

Asked about what Ronaldo admires about Djokovic, the Al Nassr star was pretty straightforward to speak about the Serbian's longevity in the sport that drains a person a lot, just like in football. “For me, he is an example of longevity. We have a similar story," Ronaldo said with Djokovic by his side.

"He deserves this because he is an example for the past generation, the current one and the next," added the Portugal football star.