In 2025, Djokovic captured titles in Geneva and Athens—the 100th and 101st ATP singles titles of his career—becoming just the third man in the Open Era to surpass the 100-title mark, joining Roger Federer (103) and Jimmy Connors (109).

Cristiano Ronaldo, at 40, was named Best Middle East Player for the third consecutive year at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai. His move to Al-Nassr has significantly boosted the Saudi Pro League's global profile,

Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his determination to score 1,000 goals by the end of his career and the 40-year-old Portugal superstar is in no doubt he’ll get there.

Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed the prize for Best Middle Eastern Player while Ousmane Dembele was named as the Best Men's Player at Globe Soccer Awards 2025 in Dubai.

Ousmane Dembélé beat Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal to The Best FIFA Men’s Player prize but Ronaldo was nowhere to be found in the results or voting.

Ousmane Dembele, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lamine Yamal headlined the Globe Soccer Awards 2025 in Dubai, as world football’s elite gathered to celebrate standout players, coaches and clubs

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal won two prizes at the 2025 Globe Soccer Awards, with Cristiano Ronaldo watching on from the front row and enjoying his acceptance speech

Elon Musk congratulates Cristiano Ronaldo for achieving “Best Player in the Middle East for the Year 2025” after CR7 was recognized at the 16th Globe Soccer Awards held in Dubai

Ronaldo, a global icon synonymous with longevity, dominance and relentless excellence, handed the trophy to his great friend Djokovic. They, they created a rare crossover moment between two of sport's most enduring and recognized figures.