Lamine Yamal, the 18-year-old winger for FC Barcelona, celebrated his recent achievement of winning the Young Sportsperson of the Year award at the Laureus Sports Awards by enjoying a McDonald's meal on a private jet. This award is Yamal's second Laureus honor, making him the youngest athlete to achieve this milestone. He previously won the Breakthrough Sportsperson of the Year award in 2025. Yamal's impressive performance this season includes 23 goals and 15 assists, contributing significantly to Barcelona's pursuit of a third La Liga title. After receiving the award, Yamal expressed pride in being the first recipient of this honor and emphasized the transformative power of sports. He also paid tribute to Lionel Messi, stating that he aspires to follow in the legendary player's footsteps. The Laureus ceremony also recognized tennis star Carlos Alcaraz as Sportsman of the Year, while PSG was honored as Team of the Year after their Champions League victory.