Lamine Yamal, the winger for Barcelona and the Spanish national team, has won the “Maradona” award at the Globe Soccer ceremony in Dubai, in recognition of his exceptional skills as a promising young player.
The ceremony was attended by major stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov, and tennis player Novak Djokovic.
This honor adds to Yamal’s previous achievements, having recently been crowned the best Under-23 player in La Liga, further solidifying his status as one of the most prominent rising talents in world football.
In addition to the award, Yamal received a luxury “Jacob & Co. Bugatti Tourbillon” watch, valued at approximately $340,000. The watch features a miniature replica of the Bugatti W16 engine unit, which moves like the real engine when a button is pressed, in an extremely limited design with no more than 250 pieces in the world.
After receiving the award, Lamine Yamal said: “Last year I was the kid who had just started, but now there is pressure as an important player for the club and the national team, and thankfully everything has gone well.” He added humorously when asked about his personality: “Nothing, at home my mother is the one who decides.”
This recognition confirms that Lamine Yamal is not just a promising talent, but has become one of the standout stars of the new generation in football, with a bright future awaiting him at both club and national team levels.
Spain
Spain is a country in southwestern Europe with a rich and diverse cultural heritage shaped by centuries of Roman, Visigothic, and Moorish rule, followed by the unification of Christian kingdoms and the establishment of a vast global empire in the early modern period. Its historical legacy is visible in landmarks ranging from Roman aqueducts and Islamic palaces like the Alhambra to Gothic cathedrals and modernist architecture.
FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona is a professional football club based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, founded in 1899 by a group of Swiss, Catalan, German, and English footballers. It is more than a sports club, representing Catalan identity and culture, with the motto “Més que un club” (More than a club), and its history is deeply intertwined with the region’s social and political developments. The club plays its home matches at the iconic Camp Nou stadium, one of the largest in the world.
Barcelona
Barcelona is a historic port city in northeastern Spain, renowned for its unique Catalan culture and distinctive architecture, particularly the modernist works of Antoni Gaudí like the Sagrada Família. Founded as a Roman colony in the 1st century BC, it later became a major medieval power and remains a vibrant cultural and economic hub today.
Spanish national team
The Spanish national football team, governed by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, was formed in 1920 and made its Olympic debut that same year. It is historically one of the world’s most successful teams, having won the FIFA World Cup in 2010 and three UEFA European Championships in 1964, 2008, and 2012.
Maradona
Diego Maradona was an Argentine professional football player widely regarded as one of the greatest in the sport’s history. He rose to global fame, particularly after leading Argentina to victory in the 1986 FIFA World Cup, a tournament remembered for his legendary “Hand of God” goal and his stunning solo effort against England.
Globe Soccer
Globe Soccer is an annual awards ceremony founded in 2010 that recognizes achievements in the world of professional football (soccer). It is based in Dubai and has become a prominent event, honoring the best players, coaches, and executives from clubs and national teams globally.
Dubai
Dubai is a major global city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates, historically a small fishing and pearling village. Its modern transformation began with the discovery of oil in the 1960s, which funded massive infrastructure projects, leading to its current status as a hub for tourism, finance, and trade known for its futuristic architecture.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo is a world-renowned Portuguese professional footballer, not a physical place or cultural site. His history includes rising from a modest background in Madeira to become one of the sport’s greatest players, winning numerous team and individual awards across clubs like Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus.
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov is a retired undefeated mixed martial artist from Dagestan, Russia, widely considered one of the greatest fighters in UFC history. He is a cultural icon who embodies the fighting spirit and traditional values of his native North Caucasus region, where wrestling has a deep historical and cultural significance.
Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic is a Serbian professional tennis player, widely considered one of the greatest in the sport’s history. He holds the record for the most men’s singles Grand Slam titles and spent a record number of weeks ranked as the world No. 1.
La Liga
La Liga is the top professional football division in Spain, founded in 1929. It is one of the world’s most prestigious football leagues, historically dominated by clubs such as Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.
Jacob & Co. Bugatti Tourbillon
The Jacob & Co. Bugatti Tourbillon is a luxury wristwatch created in a partnership between the jeweler and the automotive brand, first unveiled in 2020. Its design directly mimics a Bugatti engine, featuring a miniature replica of the Chiron’s W16 motor that functions with a crankshaft and moving pistons when the watch is wound.
Bugatti W16 engine
The Bugatti W16 engine is a 16-cylinder, quad-turbocharged internal combustion engine designed and produced by Bugatti for its hypercars, most notably the Veyron and Chiron. Its unique “W” configuration, essentially two narrow-angle V8 engines sharing a common crankshaft, was conceived in the late 1990s to achieve unprecedented power outputs, exceeding 1,000 horsepower and enabling record-breaking top speeds.
