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WALES manager Ryan Giggs showed he still has a touch of class as he performed kick ups on the red carpet of the Laureus World Sports Awards.

The former Manchester United winger, 44, was playing round with the ball on his way into the event at the Salle des Etoiles in Monaco.

Kate Abdo wowed the crowd as she posed in a plunging black dress
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 Kate Abdo wowed the crowd as she posed in a plunging black dressCredit: AFP or licensors
Kate Abdo helped host the awards with TV star Benedict Cumberbatch
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Kate Abdo helped host the awards with TV star Benedict CumberbatchCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Ryan Giggs showed he still had skills on the red carpet of the Laureus World Sports Awards
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Ryan Giggs showed he still had skills on the red carpet of the Laureus World Sports AwardsCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Wales boss Ryan Giggs was for some reason given a ball while on the red carpet
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Wales boss Ryan Giggs was for some reason given a ball while on the red carpetCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Former Sky Sports anchor and ceremony co-host Kate Abdo, 36, looked exquisite as she posed for pictures in a plunging black dress.

Sportsman of the Year winner Roger Federer swapped his tennis gear for a smart tuxedo for the event also hosted by TV and film star Benedict Cumberbatch, 41.

Roger Federer wins the Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus Sports Awards 2018

He turned up with wife Sophie Hunter and looked all loved up as they were dropped off for the glitzy ceremony.

Fellow Brit and music star Emilie Sande will provide the entertainment during the ceremony that honours sportsmen and women for their sporting achievements over the last calendar year.

The former Sky Sports anchor looked fantastic as she posed for pictures
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The former Sky Sports anchor looked fantastic as she posed for picturesCredit: AFP or licensors
Kate Abdo poses for pictures before she went on to host the 2018 Laureus Sports Awards
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Kate Abdo poses for pictures before she went on to host the 2018 Laureus Sports AwardsCredit: EPA

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Tennis legend Roger Federer poses for a picture with his trophies
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Tennis legend Roger Federer poses for a picture with his trophiesCredit: AFP or licensors
Roger Federer won the Sportsman of the Year award at the event
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Roger Federer won the Sportsman of the Year award at the eventCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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Brit TV star Benedict Cumberbatch hosted the event in Monaco
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Brit TV star Benedict Cumberbatch hosted the event in MonacoCredit: AFP or licensors
Benedict Cumberbatch and Kate Abdo went down a storm as hosts of the award ceremony
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Benedict Cumberbatch and Kate Abdo went down a storm as hosts of the award ceremonyCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Former Tottenham and Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas poses with his wife
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Former Tottenham and Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas poses with his wifeCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Laureus Ambassador Luis Figo with his wife Helen Svedin before the ceremony
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Laureus Ambassador Luis Figo with his wife Helen Svedin before the ceremonyCredit: EPA
Monaco striker Radamel Falcao and his wife Lorelei Taron arrive at Laureus World Sports Awards
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Monaco striker Radamel Falcao and his wife Lorelei Taron arrive at Laureus World Sports AwardsCredit: EPA

Record eight-time Wimbledon winner Federer, 36, was up against Usain Bolt, Chris Froome, Lewis Hamilton, Rafael Nadal and Cristiano Ronaldo for the men's award.

Serena Williams, 36, saw off Caster Semenya, skier Mikaela Shiffrin, tennis star Garbine Muguruza, swimmer Katie Ledecky and runner Allyson Felix for the women's.

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Team of the Year was won by Lewis Hamilton and the Mercedes F1 winning team.

They beat off competition from Real Madrid, the New Zealand Americas Cup winning sailors, NBA team Golden State Warriors, the French Davis Cup side and the New England Patriots for their SuperBowl comeback.

Emilie Sande provided the musical entertainment for the evening
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Emilie Sande provided the musical entertainment for the eveningCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Francesco Totti won the Exceptional Achievement award at the ceremony
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Francesco Totti won the Exceptional Achievement award at the ceremonyCredit: AFP or licensors

Francesco Totti picked up the Exceptional Achievement Award for his services to Roma and the Italian national team.

Other awards included Spanish golfer Sergio Garcia winning the World Breakthrough of the Year award.

Marcel Hug was the World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award after his exploits in wheelchair racing.

Former Real Madrid striker Raul was also in attendance as the awards were handed out with wife Mamen Sanz
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Former Real Madrid striker Raul was also in attendance as the awards were handed out with wife Mamen SanzCredit: EPA
Carles Puyol was with his gorgeous Spanish model girlfriend Vanessa Lorenzo
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Carles Puyol was with his gorgeous Spanish model girlfriend Vanessa LorenzoCredit: EPA

The Laureus Sport for Good Award went to youth and community development charity ActiveCN as they help to tackle poverty and social deprivation through sport.

But one of the most heartwarming moments of the night was Brazilian football team Chapecoense winning Laureus Best Sporting Moment of the Year.

The entire team were almost wiped out in a tragic plane crash in 2016 but came back to play last season.

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