Cristiano Ronaldo 'hopes Man City don't win' Champions League this season as he picks 3 favourites for title

Cristiano Ronaldo took center stage at the 2023 Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai earlier today, clinching three prestigious accolades:

• The Middle East Player of the Year
• The Maradona Trophy, awarded to the best goalscorer of the calendar year
• The "Fans' Favourite Player" trophy

Despite his move to Saudi Arabia last season, the Real Madrid legend remains closely attuned to European football.

When asked to name his favourite for the Champions League this season, Ronaldo without hesitation picked three: "Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Manchester City. I think City have a great chance of winning it again, but I hope they don't," he added half-jokingly.

During his time at Bernabeu, the iconic Portuguese recorded 450 goals and 131 assists in 438 appearances for the club, winning four UCL titles with Madrid.

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