"Making up awards just for him", "No way he deserves this" - Fans react as Cristiano Ronaldo wins 2024 Best Middle East Player at Globe Soccer Awards

Fans on X reckon Cristiano Ronaldo didn't deserve to be crowned the 2024 Best Middle East Player after he was handed the award at the Globe Soccer Awards. This occurred during the 14th edition of the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on Friday, December 27.

Cristiano Ronaldo retained the individual award after winning it during last year's edition. The 39-year-old had an excellent 2023-24 season for Al-Nassr, garnering 44 goals and 13 assists in 45 appearances across competitions. He also won the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot with 35 league goals, ahead of Aleksandar Mitrovic (28) and Fashion Sakala (19).

However, fans were unhappy due to Ronaldo failing to inspire Al-Nassr to silverware last season. They finished second in the league to rivals Al-Hilal and failed to capture either the AFC Champions League, Saudi Super Cup, or King Cup of Champions.

One fan posted:

"No way he deserves this. No way. Done nothing in SA"

Another fan tweeted:

"Making up awards just for him"

Other fans reacted below:

"Why not Benzema, this guy scored most goals on penalties," one fan questioned

"okay, so Ronaldo can win best player without winning a single trophy & his fans will call it deserved. But when Messi wins the MVP by actually winning trophies, his team’s top scorer & assists, while breaking the MLS record for most points it’s rigged," another commented

"Mitrovic robbed," one fan insisted

"What about players from the teams that actually won the leagues and cups so far," another added

"Fraud his way to another award when his team clearly didn’t win any trophy nor were they the best team," one fan tweeted

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How has Cristiano Ronaldo fared for Al-Nassr this season?

Cristiano Ronaldo was recently crowned the 2024 Best Middle East Player due to his excellent individual performances last season. Let's take a quick look at how the Portugal ace has fared this season for Al-Nassr.

Ronaldo has scored 16 goals and provided three assists in 19 appearances across all competitions for the Knights of Najd. However, he is currently third in the Golden Boot race with 10 league goals, behind Karim Benzema (10), and Aleksandar Mitrovic (12).

In addition, Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. have been underwhelming in the Saudi Pro League. They are in fourth place in the table with 25 points from 13 games, 11 points behind leaders Al-Ittihad. Al-Nassr have also already been knocked out of the Saudi Super Cup and King Cup of Champions.