International sports experienced a weekend full of events that marked the course of several of the world’s main disciplines. From the confirmation of a new star in Formula 1 to the consecration of an unprecedented champion at Roland Garros, through the recognition of one of the great jewels of European football and the continuity of a historical figure in the offices of Real Madrid, these were some of the most notable events of the last few hours.
Antonelli doesn’t stop and takes over Monaco too
The 2026 Formula 1 World Championship appears to have an absolute owner, and it is barely 19 years old. Kimi Antonelli once again delivered a blow of incontestable authority by taking over the mythical streets of Monte Carlo. The Italian Mercedes driver started from pole position and did not give up the lead in any of the 78 laps of the competition, confirming a devastating pace that distances him massively in the drivers’ table.
With this victory, Antonelli breaks a record for precocity by becoming the youngest winner in the history of the Monaco Grand Prix.
Lamine Yamal, chosen LaLiga Player of the Year after leading Barcelona to the title
The young forward of FC Barcelona, Lamine Yamal, was recognized this Friday as the 2025-26 LaLiga Player of the Season, an award that confirms his consolidation as one of the biggest stars in world football.
Despite missing a good part of the first half of the campaign due to physical problems in the groin area, the Barça attacker had an outstanding season, being decisive in the team led by Hansi Flick winning the championship.
Alexander Zverev conquers Roland Garros 2026 and achieves the first Grand Slam of his career
Alexander Zverev will no longer have to carry the label of being one of the best tennis players without a Grand Slam title. The German conquered Roland Garros 2026 this Sunday by defeating the Italian Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5) and 6-1 in an intense final played on the Philippe-Chatrier court.
After more than four hours of battle on the Parisian clay, Zverev sealed the victory when Cobolli missed a shot on the second championship point. The German fell backwards onto the clay and burst into tears, aware that he had just accomplished the great goal of his career.
Florentino Pérez wins the Real Madrid elections and will remain as president until 2030
Florentino Pérez will continue to lead Real Madrid for four more years after winning the presidential elections held this Sunday, thus consolidating one of the most influential periods in the history of the white club.
The 79-year-old veteran leader defeated businessman Enrique Riquelme and secured a new mandate that will last until 2030. Although the club has not yet made public the official results of the vote, Real Madrid’s official television confirmed Pérez’s victory a few hours after the polls closed.
The weekend left clear signals about the present and future of world sport. Antonelli continues to build a historic campaign in Formula 1, Yamal reaffirms his status as one of the most important emerging figures in football, Zverev finally reached the top of tennis and Florentino Pérez will maintain the institutional leadership of Real Madrid in a new stage. Four different stories that marked the international sports agenda.
