Globe Soccer Awards: Ronaldo, Mbappe, and Lewandowski Win Big as Messi Snubbed

• Despite winning his seventh Ballon d'Or in November, Lionel Messi won nothing during the 2021 Globe Soccer Awards
• Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, and Robert Lewandowski all picked awards in different categories
• Roberto Mancini beat Thomas Tuchel to win the coach of the year award as Chelsea were crowned the team of the year

Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, and Robert Lewandowski were among the biggest winners at the Global Soccer Awards in Dubai.

Each of the three football stars picked an award, with Mbappe being crowned the Best Men's Player of the Year.

The Paris Saint-Germain forward enjoyed a prolific 2021, scoring 36 goals for his clubs as well as bagging crucial assists.

However, at the international level, the winger had a frustrating campaign with France during the summer's European Championship as he failed to score.

He also missed a decisive penalty against Switzerland in the knockout round as France crashed out of the competition in the round of 16.

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Be that as it may, the 23-year-old was still able to shine at the Globe Soccer Awards as he was named the best ahead of Lionel Messi and other stars.

Having scooped a record-breaking seventh Ballon d'Or in Paris in November, it was expected Messi would win the prestigious award in Dubai.

However, the Argentine left empty-handed as his rival Cristiano Ronaldo was honoured for breaking the men's international goalscoring record.

On his part, Lewandowski, who surprisingly missed out on the Ballon d'Or this year picked the Maradona Award and the Player of the Year for TikTok fans.

Man City chief Txiki Begirstan was recognised as the sporting director of the year, as Federico Pastello won the award for agents.

Meanwhile, Chelsea were named the best club team after they won the Champions League under Thomas Tuchel.

Roberto Mancini was crowned the manager of the year after he led Italy to the European Championship, with Gianluigi Donnarumma picking the keeper of the year award.

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