Paris Saint-Germain Pursues Additional Hardware at Laureus World Sports Awards

Paris Saint-Germain's extraordinary 2025 campaign may yield yet another accolade. The French powerhouse is positioned to secure additional recognition at the esteemed Laureus World Sports Awards, taking place in Madrid on April 20.

Following their remarkable 2024-2025 campaign, PSG dominated football's major honours ceremonies. The club achieved an unprecedented sextuple: capturing Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, Intercontinental Cup, and Trophée des Champions. Six prestigious titles in a single season represents a historic accomplishment.

The Laureus ceremony, which has celebrated elite athletic achievement for over two decades, has recognized PSG with nominations across three distinct categories.

French Stars Earn Individual Recognition

Ousmane Dembélé has received a nomination for male sportsperson of the year, placing him alongside formidable competition: tennis stars Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, pole vault phenomenon Mondo Duplantis, MotoGP's Marc Márquez, and cycling sensation Tadej Pogačar. The French international's inclusion among such distinguished athletes represents a significant personal achievement.

Rising talent Désiré Doué earned recognition in the world breakthrough of the year category, where he'll compete against five other nominees, including Formula 1 champion Lando Norris. It's impressive recognition for the youngster's standout campaign.

Perhaps most notably, PSG secured a team nomination for world team of the year. Their competition includes England's women's national football side (European champions), the victorious European Ryder Cup squad, McLaren's Formula 1 team, India's women's cricket team, and NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder.

Understanding the Selection Process

The Laureus voting system carries substantial credibility. More than 1,000 sports media organizations spanning over 70 nations participate in the nomination process. Subsequently, the Laureus World Sports Academy—comprised of legendary athletes—determines the final winners.

Football enthusiasts will note nine former professionals serving on the Academy: Brazilian defender Cafu, Italian maestro Alessandro Del Piero, French stalwart Marcel Desailly, Spanish captain Carles Puyol, Portuguese icon Luís Figo, Welsh legend Ryan Giggs, Dutch great Ruud Gullit, Spanish striker Raúl, and Italian legend Francesco Totti. That's considerable football expertise evaluating PSG's credentials.

From a betting perspective, PSG's sustained excellence and international acclaim could influence their positioning for upcoming competitions. Clubs riding this calibre of momentum typically enter new campaigns with enhanced confidence. Manager Luis Enrique has constructed something truly special in the French capital, and these nominations validate that achievement.

Interesting historical note: In May 2023, Lionel Messi claimed this same male sportsperson honour following Argentina's World Cup victory. Although the Paris ceremony occurred while Messi remained under contract with PSG, he conspicuously omitted mentioning the club during his acceptance speech.

The April 20 ceremony will determine whether PSG's golden year receives additional validation from the global sporting community.