Venezuelan-born freestyle football star Laura Biondo continues to redefine what is possible in the sport, using skill, discipline and world-record-breaking achievements to inspire young girls around the world.
The international athlete, known for her dynamic technique and relentless drive, visited London recently for another ambitious challenge: attempting two new Guinness World Record titles.
Biondo, who already holds more than 15 world records, arrived at the organization’s London headquarters determined to push her limits once again. Her target was clear, to attempt the most around-the-moon football control tricks in 30 seconds, and the most football clipper tricks in one minute. For her, the pursuit goes far beyond personal achievement.
“I want to keep breaking records because I think it’s a way to motivate others, especially young girls, to put themselves to the test, try different things and pursue their dreams,” she said moments before stepping onto the performance mat.
Biondo’s journey began at age 10 under the influence of her older brother, who first introduced her to the sport. What started as a simple interest quickly grew into a career that made her the first and only Latin American woman to be crowned world champion in freestyle football. She remains the highest-ranked Latin American female freestyler in history, earning international recognition for her creativity, speed and control.
That morning in London, Biondo approached her first attempt with a laser-focused mindset. “Stay focused. Don’t think too much about the number. Just focus on the technique,” she said; a mantra she has carried throughout her career.
Official Adjudicator Emma Salt outlined the rules: the ball must remain in continuous motion, without touching the ground or any part of the athlete’s body other than the feet. To break the record, Biondo needed to complete at least 14 tricks. Thirty tense seconds later, she had achieved 27 around-the-moon tricks, surpassing both the target and her own personal goal of 20.
The achievement placed her just two tricks away from the men’s record, a detail she noticed immediately. “Maybe I’ll beat the men’s record in the future,” she said with a grin as she accepted her certificate.
Her second challenge of the day held a more personal meaning: reclaiming the record for most football clipper tricks in one minute, a title she once held in 2017 before losing it to another athlete. To win it back, she needed to complete more than 46 tricks.
“This is my favourite trick, so I kind of hold this record dear to my heart,” she said.
Her first attempt started strong until a slip at the 25-second mark caused the ball to drop. Believing she had failed, Biondo momentarily stepped back in frustration until she remembered that the rules allowed recovery and two additional attempts. Her second try was significantly better, but she felt she had not yet reached her true potential.
With determination and a hint of stubbornness, she launched into a final attempt. This time, everything clicked. Her rhythm, control and confidence aligned in perfect sync, despite a difficult year in which she had suffered an ankle sprain and undergone surgery.
“The moment I started recovering, something in me said, ‘You have to push through this mental barrier.’ I wanted the challenge,” she said.
When the adjudicator announced her score, 48 football clipper tricks; Biondo had officially reclaimed the title. Relief and joy swept the room.
Her triumph marked not just another accolade, but a testament to resilience, grit and the continuing power of sport to inspire.
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