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Laureus 2018-19: Novak Djokovic and gymnast Simone Biles win top honours; Naomi Osaka gets breakthrough award

Novak Djokovic's stupendous comeback from injury last year which saw him win two Grand Slam titles earned him the Laureus Sportsman of the Year Award on Monday at a lavish ceremony.

Laureus 2018-19: Serie A needs to start investing big again, says former Brazil and AC Milan legend Cafu

In modern football, where club football in Europe has become a lot about money, Cafu thinks Seria A needs to start investing big again.

Laureus 2018-19: Didier Deschamps, Lindsey Vonn, Eliud Kipchoge among stars to attend glitzy ceremony in Monaco

Among the Laureus Academy members who have already confirmed are Franz Beckenbauer, Boris Becker, Sergey Bubka, Cafu, Nadia Comaneci, Luis Figo, Cathy Freeman, Edwin Moses, Alessandro Del Piero, Steve Waugh among others.

Laureus CEO Jonathan Hill interview: I want to bring a Laureus event to India, love the idea of a celebrity hockey match for charity

Laureus CEO Jonathan Hill talks to Firstpost about his role at Laureus, his biggest challenge at the organisation, his stints with The Football Association and Euro '96 and Laureus' plans for India.

Clubs copy-pasted formula on Invincibles team and snatched out best players: Ex-Arsenal 'keeper Jens Lehmann tells Firstpost

Jens Lehmann talks to Firstpost about Arsenal, his former boss Arsene Wenger, the current state of the German football team and everything else under the sun. Well almost.

Tennis ace Roger Federer opens up about biggest challenge at 36, his advice to Andy Murray and more

Roger Federer spoke about his biggest challenge at this stage of his career, the aesthetics of his game, what Andy Murray can do to extend his career, and of course, his eternal rival and friend Rafael Nadal.

Roger Federer's irrepressible grace shines through his public appearances, on-court wizardry

Federer's public appearances and press conference are a human experience. His charm offensive has made him the one of most universally likeable athletes on the planet.

Great honour to be nominated for Laureus awards, says US swimming star Katie Ledecky

Ledecky, ranked among the best swimmers of all time, is a five-time Olympic gold medallist and 14-time world champion, the most accolades in history for a female swimmer.

Laureus World Sports Awards: Kylian Mbappe, Jelena Ostapenko in hunt for World Breakthrough of the Year

As Laureus' India partners, Firstpost brings you the nominees for the World Breakthrough of The Year award

Laureus World Sports Awards: Anna Gasser, Nyjah Huston in hunt for World Action Sportsperson Of The Year

As Laureus' India partners, Firstpost brings you the nominees for the World Action Sportsperson Of The Year award