On Monday evening in Madrid, a Barcelona man was crowned.

Lamine Yamal (18) was named the world’s best young athlete at the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony.

Seven months after winning the 2025 Kopa Trophy, the FC Barcelona gem adds another individual honor to his list of achievements. His status as the best young footballer in the world is now beyond any doubt.

The award for Sportsman of the Year went to tennis player Carlos Alcaraz, a die-hard Real Madrid supporter.

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