Lamine Yamal says Barcelona teammate Pau Cubarsí deserved Kopa Trophy

Lamine Yamal won the Kopa Trophy for the third consecutive year at Monday's ceremony, but stated in his acceptance speech that Barcelona teammate Pau Cubarsí deserved the award more. Yamal, 19, was named the best U21 player in world football, beating Cubarsí, who finished as runner-up following his standout performances at the World Cup. Speaking to the London crowd, Yamal highlighted his compatriot's achievements, saying, "I think this award should have gone to Pau Cubarsí. I think he deserved it the most."