Ex-Liverpool star Thiago's wife steals show as she goes braless in revealing dress at Laureus Awards
The sport award ceremony took place in Madrid and there were some familiar winners on show.
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High jumper Mondo Duplantis and Simone Biles scooped the top prizes of Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year.
While Lamine Yamal was named the breakthrough star and Team GB 's Tom Pidcock won Action Sportsperson of the Year after claiming gold in the Mountain Bike at the Paris Olympics.
Rafael Nadal was named Laureus Sporting Icon and there were several stars in the audience to see his victory speech.
Former Liverpool star Thiago watched on alongside his wife Julia, who stunned on the red carpet.
The Spaniard wore a long black dress with silver heels and walked hand in hand with her husband.
Fans loved the look and heaped praise on Julia.
One reacted saying: "Pure class 😍👌🏻"
Another added: "How beautiful."
A third wrote: "Glam and beautiful."
And another commented: "Stunning Couple!!"
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