Yamal says Barcelona teammate deserved Kopa Trophy he won at Ballon d'Or

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Lamine Yamal won his third consecutive Kopa Trophy at the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, but stated the award should have gone to his Barcelona teammate, Pau Cubarsi. The 19-year-old Barcelona star expressed disappointment that Cubarsi, also nominated, did not win, praising his teammate's excellent level of play. Yamal thanked his club and national team while insisting this particular prize belonged to Cubarsi. Cubarsi had a strong season as a defender and played every minute for Spain at the World Cup, but Yamal's all-around brilliance for Barcelona and international success made him impossible to beat for the award.


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