The controversy echoes the Paris Olympics, where Lin and Khelif faced similar allegations. The Russian-led International Boxing Association (IBA) excluded both athletes from last year's world ...

The award recognises players under the age of 21 playing in Europe, and Yamal was chosen ahead of Real Madrid's Arda Guler and Paris St Germain's Warren Zaire-Emery.

Second-half goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo ensured Liverpool’s perfect European record this season, with five wins from five matches.