After his triumph in Madrid, Lamine Yamal treats himself to McDonald’s on a private jet

The FC Barcelona winger traveled Monday evening to the Spanish capital to attend the Laureus Awards ceremony, an event often considered the Oscars of sports. Dressed in an elegant light blue shirt and pants ensemble, Lamine Yamal received the award for "World Young Sportperson of the Year". This unprecedented distinction rewards the best athlete under 21 years old. During that same evening, tennis players Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka took home the main awards.

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As soon as the festivities ended, the 18-year-old prodigy boarded his private jet to return to Catalonia. Far from high-level dietary requirements, the player immortalized his journey by posing next to his new trophy with a late meal. On the menu of this snack: a portion of fries, chicken nuggets and a soft drink. A nutritional indulgence that his coach Hansi Flick should easily tolerate given his current performances.

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On the sporting front, the young striker displays an impressive record of 23 goals and 18 assists this season. Although the club’s major objective ended in failure, with an elimination in the Champions League quarterfinals against Atlético Madrid, the team is heading toward a second consecutive league title. FC Barcelona indeed holds a comfortable nine-point lead over its rival, Real Madrid, in the Liga standings.