WATCH | Cristiano Ronaldo Admits 'We Have A Similar Story' While Introducing Tennis Legend Novak Djokovic

16th Globe Soccer Awards: It was a night to remember for the ones lucky enough to be in Dubai for the Globe Soccer Awards. The grand event was taking place at Dubai’s Atlantis, The Royal, on Sunday. During the glamourous event, football icon Cristiano Ronaldo was tasked with awarding Tennis icon Novak Djokovic the newly launched Globe Sports Award. And that is exactly when the fans got to witness a treat. While introducing Djokovic, CR7 admitted that his story is very similar to that of the Serbian. 

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‘We have a similar story’

“For me, he is an example of longevity. We have a similar story. He deserves this because he is an example for the past generation, the current one and the next," Ronaldo said while introducing the tennis legend.

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Soon, it turned out to be a heartwarming mutual admiration society as Djokovic also had kind words to say about Ronaldo. Djokovic also claimed that he along with CR7 can show future generations that there are no limits.

“I’m very grateful to hear these words from him and to call him my friend. You see someone who has won everything, and yet still wants more. Even though we are in different sports, we can support each other and show future generations that there are no limits," Djokovic said.

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Ronaldo Gets Rewarded

Ronaldo too got an award on the glitzy night in Dubai.

The Portuguese football captain won the best player in the Middle East region. At the event, he made a promise to breach the 1000-goal mark as well. For the unversed, he has 956 goals and needs 44 more to reach the 4-figure mark.

After a month-long break, Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr and in his comeback game, his side beat Al Akhdoud 3-0.