Paris Saint-Germain Clinch Laureus Team of the Year, India Women’s World Cup Heroes Miss Out

The prestigious Laureus Team of the Year award for 2025 was clinched by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), overshadowing the remarkable achievements of the India Women’s World Cup champions. Held in Monaco, the ceremony highlighted PSG’s exceptional football season, while also celebrating the historic success of the Indian women’s cricket team.

PSG’s Dominant 2025 Season

Paris Saint-Germain earned top honours for their outstanding and dominant performances throughout 2025. Key highlights include:

• Winning multiple domestic football titles
• Strong progress in continental competitions
• Demonstrating exceptional skill and teamwork

This consistent excellence secured votes from the Laureus World Sports Academy, underscoring PSG’s reputation as one of Europe’s premier football clubs.

India Women’s World Cup Team: Near Miss but Proud

The India Women’s cricket team, despite their monumental victory at the Women’s World Cup, finished as runners-up for the award. Their landmark achievement marked:

1. A significant milestone in Indian sports
2. Inspiration for millions of young athletes across the country
3. A catalyst for growing recognition of women’s cricket globally

Team captain Harmanpreet Kaur reflected on the outcome with dignity, emphasizing motivation to further develop women’s cricket in India and congratulating PSG on their season.

Statements From Team Captains

PSG Captain Marquinhos highlighted the team’s commitment and the role of fan support:
“This team gave everything this year. It’s a great honour to be recognized among the best in sports. Our fans’ passion kept us motivated. We will continue to push the limits.”

India Women’s Captain Harmanpreet Kaur said:
“We are incredibly proud of our World Cup triumph. The recognition itself is a huge motivation for us to keep growing Indian women’s cricket. Congratulations to PSG for their fantastic season.”

Impact and Future Outlook

The Laureus Awards celebrate excellence, sportsmanship, and impact in global sports. This edition has:

• Highlighted the rising competition among women’s sports teams worldwide
• Challenged and increased the visibility of women’s sports across different disciplines
• Sparked widespread discussion among fans on social media

Fans have expressed varying opinions, balancing admiration for PSG’s football dominance and celebrating India’s historic cricket win.

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