Lamine Yamal wins Kopa Trophy, says Cubarsí deserved the award

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Lamine Yamal won the 2026 Kopa Trophy for the best under-21 footballer, his third consecutive victory, but said teammate Pau Cubarsí deserved the award. The Barcelona winger, 19, received the France Football prize from a jury of Ballon d'Or winners. He dedicated the honor to Cubarsí, a fellow candidate, while thanking his club and national team. Yamal's 2026 included winning LaLiga, the Spanish Super Cup, and the World Cup with Spain. He has 13 appearances, ten goals, and ten assists this season for Barcelona.


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