Globe Soccer

What Globe Soccer does

Globe Soccer is a Dubai-based private events and awards organization founded in 2010 by Tommaso Bendoni and co-owned by Riccardo Silva (via Silva International Investments). The company owns and operates the annual Globe Soccer Awards, an invitation-only ceremony now in its 16th edition (held December 28, 2025, at Atlantis The Royal), which recognizes excellence across roughly 15 categories spanning men's and women's players, clubs, coaches, agents, sporting directors, presidents, academies, and content creators. The awards combine mass public voting—over 30 million votes were cast in the 2025 cycle—with a jury of football legends, and culminate in a single annual gala that functions as the firm's flagship commercial event. The organization also operates iOS and Android mobile applications and runs an ancillary program called Food For Champions.

The business is monetized almost entirely through a multi-tier sponsorship stack: BEYOND Developments serves as Title Sponsor; Saltanat Diamond Gallery as Presenting Sponsor; a Platinum tier that includes Jacob & Co, SNB, SMC, Mansory, Jetex, AGMC, and Dogus; and Gold tier partners including XTB, Silversands, Tiqmo, National Paints, and MAHD. Sponsors also acquire category-level naming rights (e.g., XTB sponsors Emerging Player; Saltanat sponsors Best Forward and Best National Team; National Paints sponsors the Maradona Award), creating granular inventory. Distribution is amplified by media partnerships with CNN, Sky, Marca, LaPresse, Abu Dhabi Media, TikTok, and SportBusiness, and strategic alliances with LaLiga and Web3 firm ONEPLAYR. Globe Soccer is a non-technology company with 11-50 employees, no disclosed revenue, and operates as a privately held entity headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, serving a global football ecosystem of players, clubs, sponsors, media, and fans.

Name

Globe Soccer

Legal name

Globe Soccer

Website

https://globesoccer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Globe Soccer is a Dubai-based private events company that owns and operates the annual Globe Soccer Awards, an invitation-only football ceremony recognizing players, clubs, coaches, and agents, funded primarily through multi-tier sponsorships and amplified by global media partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Awards & Event Organization

NAICS

Spectator Sports (7112), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Championship & Cup Organizers (MPAKADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event & Tournament Sponsorship (Title/Presenting Sponsors, Official Suppliers) (MPAKALAB), Sports & Event Media Rights Licensing (MPADALAE)

Keywords

• Football awards ceremony
• Sports event management
• Football recognition awards
• Awards ceremony organization
• Sports sponsorship events

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship Revenue: The company generates revenue through sponsorship agreements with multiple tiers including Title Sponsor (BEYOND Developments), Presenting Sponsor (Saltanat), Platinum Sponsors, Gold Sponsors, and Media Partners. The event features branded award categories sponsored by various companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Globe Soccer organizes and owns the rights to the annual Globe Soccer Awards, an international football awards ceremony held in Dubai that recognizes excellence across players, clubs, coaches, agents, directors, referees, and content creators. The 16th edition was held on December 28, 2025 at Atlantis The Royal and featured around 15 award categories determined through a combination of public voting and an expert jury of football legends. The company also operates official iOS and Android mobile applications and the Food For Champions program as supporting offerings under the awards umbrella.

Product overview

Globe Soccer operates the Globe Soccer Awards, an annual flagship awards ceremony held in Dubai celebrating football excellence across multiple categories including Best Men's Player, Best Women's Player, Best Coach, Best Club, Best Agent, and numerous other awards recognizing players, clubs, coaches, agents, referees, and industry figures. The organization also maintains mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms, and operates complementary programs such as Food For Champions. The awards combine public voting with jury decisions to recognize football talent worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Globe Soccer Awards Annual awards ceremony held in Dubai celebrating excellence in international football across approximately 15 categories including Best Men's Player, Best Women's Player, Best Club, Best Coach, Best Agent, Best Sporting Director, Best President, Maradona Award, and others. The 16th edition was held on December 28, 2025 at Atlantis The Royal and is open to football industry elite by invitation.
• Globe Soccer Mobile App (iOS) Official iOS mobile application for the Globe Soccer Awards available on the Apple App Store, enabling users to access event information, nominee details, and awards-related content.
• Globe Soccer Mobile App (Android) Official Android mobile application for the Globe Soccer Awards available on the Google Play Store, enabling users to access event information, nominee details, and awards-related content.
• Food For Champions An initiative or program under the Globe Soccer Awards umbrella associated with the organization.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30 million worldwide public votes received for award finalists
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship/title, core, gold, platinum and presenting.

• BEYOND Developmentsflagship/titleGTM or Marketing PartnerBEYOND Developments is the Title Partner for the 16th edition of the Globe Soccer Awards. The partnership was extended in 2025, confirming BEYOND Developments as the primary sponsor of the awards ceremony held in Dubai.
• Atlantis The RoyalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAtlantis The Royal in Dubai serves as the Host Venue for the Globe Soccer Awards ceremony, providing the prestigious location for the invitation-only event.
• LaLigacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaLiga is listed as a Strategic Partner of the Globe Soccer Awards, representing the Spanish football league's collaboration with the awards ceremony.
• XTBgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerXTB joined as a Gold Sponsor for the 16th annual Globe Soccer Awards. The sponsorship aims to enhance XTB's global brand visibility and engagement with the football community.
• ONEPLAYRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman blockchain startup ONEPLAYR secured a multi-year partnership with the Globe Soccer Awards. The company has launched a Web3 ecosystem for football that connects fans, amateur players, clubs, and scouts through NFTs, blockchain technology, and proprietary tokens ($PLAYR and $FAN).
• Action Global CommunicationscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAction Global Communications handles PR for the Globe Soccer Awards with a dedicated team including Euan Megson (Managing Director, MENA), Mike Starling (Project Lead), and others. Contact: [email protected]
• CNNcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCNN is listed as a Media Partner of the Globe Soccer Awards, providing international media coverage.
• TikTokcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTikTok is listed as a Media Partner, indicating social media engagement and content distribution for the awards ceremony.
• MarcacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMarca is a Media Partner of the Globe Soccer Awards, providing Spanish sports media coverage since 2013.
• Jacob & CoplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerJacob & Co (Geneva) is a Platinum Sponsor of the Globe Soccer Awards.
• SNB (Saudi National Bank)platinumGTM or Marketing PartnerSNB is a Platinum Sponsor of the Globe Soccer Awards.
• SMCplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerSMC is a Platinum Sponsor of the Globe Soccer Awards.
• MansoryplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerMansory is a Platinum Sponsor of the Globe Soccer Awards.
• JetexplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerJetex is a Platinum Sponsor and Best Mental Coach award sponsor of the Globe Soccer Awards.
• AGMCplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerAGMC (BMW Dubai) is a Platinum Sponsor of the Globe Soccer Awards.
• DogusplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerDogus is a Platinum Sponsor of the Globe Soccer Awards.
• SilversandsgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerSilversands North Coast is a Gold Sponsor and Special Award sponsor of the Globe Soccer Awards.
• TiqmogoldGTM or Marketing PartnerTiqmo is a Gold Sponsor and Best Club Branding award sponsor of the Globe Soccer Awards.
• National PaintsgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerNational Paints is a Gold Sponsor and Maradona Award sponsor of the Globe Soccer Awards.
• MAHDgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerMAHD (Saudi Arabia) is a Gold Sponsor of the Globe Soccer Awards.
• SaltanatpresentingGTM or Marketing PartnerSaltanat Diamond Gallery is the Presenting Sponsor and Best National Team/Best Forward award sponsor of the Globe Soccer Awards.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Laureus World Sports Awards: Global annual sports awards ceremony founded in 1999, recognized as one of the most prestigious honors in sport. Directly comparable as a single-event, multi-category international sports awards property that monetizes through sponsorships and media rights.
• FIFA The Best: FIFA's annual football awards program honoring the best players, coaches, and goalkeepers globally. Competes head-to-head with Globe Soccer for football recognition legitimacy, winner participation, and sponsor attention.
• Premier League Awards: The English Premier League's official annual awards recognizing the best players, managers, and moments of the season. Direct comparable in the football awards vertical with overlapping winner pool and sponsor base.
• Ballon d'Or (France Football): The most prestigious annual individual football award, presented by France Football magazine since 1956. Direct competitor for football awards prestige and winner mindshare, with a similar voting-plus-jury structure.
• BBC Sports Personality of the Year: Iconic annual British sports awards ceremony run by the BBC since 1954, combining public voting with editorial selection. Comparable as an annual multi-category sports awards event with national/regional prestige and media monetization.
• ESPY Awards: ESPN's annual sports awards ceremony recognizing achievements across multiple sports. Comparable business model: single annual live event, multi-category voting, sponsorship-driven monetization, and global media amplification.

Regional players

• Sportel Awards: Annual sports media and broadcasting industry event held in Monaco, including awards for sports content and broadcasting. Comparable as a sports industry awards/conference property, though focused on media rather than player recognition.
• Dubai International Film Festival: Major Dubai-based entertainment event property with comparable invitation-only format, premium venue partnerships, and multi-tier sponsor stack in the same Dubai ecosystem where Globe Soccer operates.

Emerging players

• World Sports Awards (WSports): Emerging sports awards platforms competing for global sports recognition monetization, often digital-first. Comparable as adjacent awards business models exploring new engagement and sponsorship formats.

Broad incumbents

• Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards: Broader-audience sports awards property from a major media conglomerate, with kid/family voter base. Comparable as a sports awards event with strong sponsorship monetization, though not football-specific.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• TikToktiktok.com/@globesoccer
• Xx.com/Globe_Soccer
• Facebookfacebook.com/globesoccer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/globe-soccer-dwc-llc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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