Lamine Yamal Wins Laureus Breakthrough Award in Madrid

Lamine Yamal, the 17-year-old Barcelona and Spain forward, was honored with the Breakthrough of the Year award at the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid, recognizing his remarkable impact on both club and international football. Yamal played a pivotal role in Barcelona's successful season, contributing key goals and assists in LaLiga and the Champions League, and scoring in the Spanish Supercopa final. On the international stage, he made history as the youngest player to feature in the European Championship, helping Spain win the tournament just after his 17th birthday. His achievements have been widely lauded, with additional accolades such as the Golden Boy and Kopa Trophy underscoring his status as a generational talent. Yamal edged out strong competition, including Victor Wembanyama and Summer McIntosh, to earn the Laureus honor. Due to club commitments, he was unable to attend the ceremony in person.