Erling Haaland donned a steely look as Cristiano Ronaldo described himself as the 'best goalscorer' in the world at the Globe Soccer Awards on Friday.
The Manchester City goalscorer claimed the men's best player title at the ceremony in Dubai, beating Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to the top prize.
However, despite Ronaldo suggesting that Haaland was the deserved winner of the accolade, the Portuguese still backed up his own goalscoring attributes after another stellar year.
The 39-year-old superstar scored more goals than any other player last season - 54 strikes for club country - and celebrated his achievement by winning the the Globe Soccer Maradona Award for most goals scored in a calendar year.
He was also awarded the titles of the best Middle East player and the fans' favourite player of the year.
Ronaldo used his podium speech to hint at a possible retirement in the future but also boasted about his own achievements while Haaland and his Man City team-mates watched on.
'I was the best goalscorer. I had to beat the young lions, like Haaland for example, so I'm proud,' stated Ronaldo.
'And I still look good, so I'm proud,' he added while smiling on stage.
The Al Nassr striker - formerly of Sporting Lisbon, Man United, Real Madrid and Juventus - revelled in the limelight as he held onto another individual title.
However, Haaland remained emotionless to the comments as cameras turned to show him with both arms resting on the side of his seat.
In contrast to Ronaldo, Haaland used his winners speech to thank his Man City team-mates for helping him star with a 52-goal haul during his debut season in English football as City won the fabled Treble.
'First of all, the guys sitting here [teammates] are a bunch of amazing people. And my manager of course.
'It's a fantastic club and the support we players get from the administration and the leaders of the club is massive as well. I really enjoy being there.'
Manchester City are currently out in the UAE for warm weather training before returning to face Burnley on January, 31.
BAMBINO24
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Bro is watching if messi is not around to rob him 😭😭😭
zuyacdlmyz
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This is so unfair cus 5 goals in SPL is equal to a corner kick in Europe. SPL is not even on the level of those Youth Championships. the award should be given to players who plays in top flight football in competitive leagues. so if someone who plays in Panama league scored 60 goals, will the person be given this award?
footballloveronly
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The BEST the world has ever seen 💯🔥❤🔥💎
Madeee
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Bro created award and ceremony for him self 😂🌚
Gudiest
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Fifa reaction after not being able to manipulate this award 🥇
FUTBALLOVE__
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Meanwhile when he beat the so called young lions the football's most prestigious individual award, he encouraged and backed them to win the award in the nearest future - GOAT for all reasons
Babiro
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This is so unfair cus 5 goals in SPL is equal to a corner kick in Europe. SPL is not even on the level of those Youth Championships. the award should be given to players who plays in top flight football in competitive leagues. so if someone who plays in Panama league scored 60 goals, will the person be given this award?
If Saudi is so easy, then ask benzema, neymar, firmino and many more other Europe players
SammyEdema
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This is so unfair cus 5 goals in SPL is equal to a corner kick in Europe. SPL is not even on the level of those Youth Championships. the award should be given to players who plays in top flight football in competitive leagues. so if someone who plays in Panama league scored 60 goals, will the person be given this award?
Haaland 6 goals for Norway 2023 Ronaldo 10 goals for Portugal 2023 haters pls 📢📢📢
zebceiknru
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Fifa reaction after not being able to manipulate this award 🥇
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Which dirty award 😂😂😂😂 all great players win World Cup lol
zebceiknru
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What does the World Cup add to them ? funny … some won the World Cup and started farming the next season , so stop trying to be funny … World Cup doesn’t describe greatness get that !
All great players won World Cup cry blood 😂😂😂
Hukcdestu
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This is so unfair cus 5 goals in SPL is equal to a corner kick in Europe. SPL is not even on the level of those Youth Championships. the award should be given to players who plays in top flight football in competitive leagues. so if someone who plays in Panama league scored 60 goals, will the person be given this award?
You’re very correct, Though Ronaldo at Haland’s Age already proved himself in that same Europe you are talking about, Definitely Halaand at 39 will definitely not be able to do what Ronaldo is currently doing at his age , Relax and give CR7 some Accolades Bro
danny7_ida
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This is so unfair cus 5 goals in SPL is equal to a corner kick in Europe. SPL is not even on the level of those Youth Championships. the award should be given to players who plays in top flight football in competitive leagues. so if someone who plays in Panama league scored 60 goals, will the person be given this award?
funny how benzema can score in Europe but not saudi
beastly
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This is so unfair cus 5 goals in SPL is equal to a corner kick in Europe. SPL is not even on the level of those Youth Championships. the award should be given to players who plays in top flight football in competitive leagues. so if someone who plays in Panama league scored 60 goals, will the person be given this award?
What makes a goal in SPL different from EPL or LALIGA? I don't understand you guys sometimes, how do you guys think?.. Same game of football, same football rules and some how... To you... Goals are now location based?? Does that make sense to you? Sometimes you should think for yourself, don't just buy whatever the media feeds you