Lamine Yamal Named Young Sportsperson Of The Year At Laureus Awards

LONDON, April 21 (Bernama-PA Media/dpa) – Barcelona and Spain attacker Lamine Yamal has claimed the inaugural Young Sportsperson of the Year at the Laureus World Sports Awards, PA Media/dpa reported.

The ceremony took place in Madrid on Monday night and Yamal was recognised for a superb 2025.

Yamal went into the new year as a European Championship winner with Spain and inspired Barca to a domestic treble last season.

The teenage sensation has kicked on this term and helped Barcelona get into a strong position to win another LaLiga title.

This is a second Laureus award for Yamal after he earned Breakthrough of the Year last April.

Aged only 18, Yamal is the youngest athlete to win two Laureus awards.

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