Jude Bellingham, the 20-year-old England midfielder, recently won the Breakthrough of the Year Award at the Laureus World Sports Awards. He expressed his ambition to achieve a season treble, citing his integral role at Real Madrid and the upcoming Euro tournament with the England team.

Bellingham emphasized the significance of hard work and sacrifice in pursuing this goal. Reflecting on his last-minute winning goal in the El Clasico match, Bellingham described the surreal experience and his exhaustion from a hectic week.

He expressed his love for such moments and his hope for more in the future. The 25th edition of the Laureus World Sports Awards was held in Madrid, where Novak Djokovic was honored as the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for a record-equaling fifth time.

Djokovic’s exceptional performance in the tennis circuit over the past year, including winning three of the four Grand Slams, was highlighted. The event also acknowledged other accomplished athletes, reminiscent of Lionel Messi’s prior recognition in 2023.

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