• STARZPLAY’s “Unstoppable: The Italian Dream” wins “Best Football – TV Partnership” at The Globe Soccer Awards, recognized for its contribution to elevating regional sport through engaging football content.
• Image Nation Abu Dhabi, alongside PureHealth, Serie A, Puma and Modon played a major role in the success and international recognition the show has gained.

Unstoppable: The Italian Dream,” the first show in collaboration with Serie A in the MENA region to receive a global award, has been recognized with the “Best Football – TV Partnership” at The 2024 Globe Soccer Awards. This achievement celebrates the show’s pivotal role in spotlighting regional sports and talents on a global stage.

STARZPLAY and Image Nation Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with PureHealth, Serie A, Puma, and Modon, played a pivotal role in the success and international acclaim of the show. By uniting key industry leaders to contribute to this show, the production achieved remarkable success at The Globe Soccer Awards, which is a prestigious event that recognizes achievements in the soccer world honoring players, coaches, clubs, and fans. Established in 2010 in Dubai, it has been held there annually ever since. The awards feature several categories, with the selection process largely driven by fan voting, allowing supporters to have a voice and feel appreciated.

Maaz Sheikh, CEO of STARZPLAY, commented “We are incredibly proud to receive the ‘Best Football – TV Partnership’ award at the Globe Soccer Awards. This award reflects our goal to create more impactful and engaging sports content for our viewers. “Unstoppable: The Italian Dream” has been a project focused on the youth, which is something we are proud of producing and we’re delighted that it has resonated with audiences across the region.”

The sports reality show featured a competition between young football talents from the MENA region and was filmed across four countries with football experts and legends judging. The contestants showcased their skills and gave their best efforts to secure a spot in the final showdown in Abu Dhabi.

Ben Ross, Acting CEO of Image Nation Abu Dhabi said: “This award is a celebration of the remarkable talent within the MENA region and the unique stories we aim to bring to life. ‘Unstoppable: The Italian Dream’ has created new opportunities for young talents while spotlighting the region’s dynamic potential on the world stage. We’re thrilled to see it receive such prestigious recognition and remain committed to championing creativity and opportunity in every project we undertake.”

The show offered an exceptional once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for its winners to travel to Italy and train with top Serie A clubs. This was claimed by Aydan Nadeer and Yasser Salmi, who were crowned the champions of Unstoppable: The Italian Dream.

The show’s award and the recognition from the Globe Soccer Awards solidify STARZPLAY’s position in the industry. It also highlights the importance of investing in youth creating opportunities that empower them to pursue and achieve their dreams.