Wayne Rooney has been recognised for his unbelievable football playing career as he received an award at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai.
Rooney was not the only former Manchester United player to receive a prize as Zlatan Ibrahimovic also won an award at the Globe Soccer Awards.
Both players also had their faces on the famous Burj Khalifa, which is always a nice gesture.
Burj Khalifa. #BurjKhalifa #soccer #Rooney #Zlatan #Ramos #Benzema pic.twitter.com/3xNv948fJr
— RVCJ Sports (@RVCJ_Sports) November 18, 2022
Since signing from Everton as a teenager back in 2004, Rooney had an unbelievable Manchester United career as he became the club’s all-time record goalscorer with 253 goals and won 13 major trophies with the Reds during his highly accomplished 13 years at Old Trafford.
Rooney also played a vital role for England as he helped them regularly qualify for major tournaments and became his nation’s all time leading goalscorer.
Rooney took to social media to express his thanks at receiving the gong, “Thanks for a great night, Globe Soccer. Honour to win the career award.”
Football icon @WayneRooney accepting the PLAYER CAREER AWARD at the 2022 #GlobeSoccer ceremony 👏🇦🇪🌏⚽🏆@DubaiSC @TikTokMENA #WayneRooney pic.twitter.com/Ij1pZ8og4p
— Globe Soccer Awards (@Globe_Soccer) November 17, 2022
Ibrahimovic also won trophies during his time in Manchester as in his first season he won the League Cup and UEFA Europa League after signing for United back in 2016 under Jose Mourinho.
Zlatan Ibrahimović, a charismatic, winning personality capable of radiating strength and ambition to an entire team, was honoured with the Globe Soccer PLAYER CAREER AWARD last night 🏆@Ibra_official @WaldorfDIFC #WaldorfDIFC pic.twitter.com/vNiMDQJ90y
— Globe Soccer Awards (@Globe_Soccer) November 18, 2022
However, Ibrahimovic’s second season did not go to plan as he could only make five appearances in the Premier League [Transfermarkt.com]. Nevertheless, he is still showing his longevity as a footballer as last season he helped AC Milan win Serie A for the first time since the 2010//11 season.
The Milan striker is currently injured but hopes to be back playing soon, even at the remarkable age of 41.
Congratulations to both players on being recognised for their unbelievable football careers.
