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Spain's women's national team players Aitana Bonmati, left, Salma Paralluelo, centre, and Ivana Andres pose for photographers after receiving the 2024 Laureus award for best team. EPA
Laureus World Sports Awards - Palacio de Cibeles, Madrid, Spain - April 22, 2024 Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham poses after winning the breakthrough of the year award after the award ceremony REUTERS / Violeta Santos Moura
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Usain Bolt and Jude Bellingham talk on the red carpet at the 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards. Getty
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Jude Bellingham arrives at the Laureus World Sports Awards at Galería De Cristal, Madrid. Getty
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Jude Bellingham has enjoyed an excellent debut campaign at Real Madrid, scoring 21 goals so far this season as Madrid aim to win La Liga and the Champions League. Getty
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Men's tennis player Carlos Alcaraz on stage with Jude Bellingham to present the Real Madrid midfielder with the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year award. Getty
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World No 1 men's tennis player Novak Djokovic was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for a record-equalling fifth time. Getty
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Novak Djokovic signs autographs as he attends the 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid. Getty
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Novak Djokovic alongside wife Jelena. Getty
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Spanish footballer Aitana Bonmati poses with her Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year award. AFP
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Spain's women's national team players Aitana Bonmati, left, Salma Paralluelo, centre, and Ivana Andres pose for photographers after receiving the 2024 Laureus award for best team. EPA
Laureus World Sports Awards - Palacio de Cibeles, Madrid, Spain - April 22, 2024 Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham poses after winning the breakthrough of the year award after the award ceremony REUTERS / Violeta Santos Moura
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Usain Bolt and Jude Bellingham talk on the red carpet at the 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards. Getty
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Jude Bellingham arrives at the Laureus World Sports Awards at Galería De Cristal, Madrid. Getty
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Jude Bellingham has enjoyed an excellent debut campaign at Real Madrid, scoring 21 goals so far this season as Madrid aim to win La Liga and the Champions League. Getty
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Men's tennis player Carlos Alcaraz on stage with Jude Bellingham to present the Real Madrid midfielder with the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year award. Getty
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World No 1 men's tennis player Novak Djokovic was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for a record-equalling fifth time. Getty
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Novak Djokovic on the red carpet alongside his wife Jelena. Getty
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Novak Djokovic signs autographs as he attends the 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid. Getty
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Novak Djokovic alongside wife Jelena. Getty
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Spanish footballer Aitana Bonmati poses with her Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year award. AFP
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Spain's women's national team players Aitana Bonmati, left, Salma Paralluelo, centre, and Ivana Andres pose for photographers after receiving the 2024 Laureus award for best team. EPA
Jude Bellingham targets trophy treble with Real Madrid and England
Real Madrid midfielder picks up World Breakthrough of the Year prize at the Laureus World Sports Awards as Novak Djokovic and Aitana Bonmati pick up men's and women's awards
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