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‘He deserved it’ – Lamine Yamal says Pau Cubarsi should have won Kopa Trophy

Lamine Yamal was named the winner of the Kopa Trophy for a third time on Monday night at the Ballon d’Or awards in London but feels team-mate Pau Cubarsi should have picked up the trophy instead. The two players both…

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 9:09 PM
‘He deserved it’ – Lamine Yamal says Pau Cubarsi should have won Kopa Trophy
Key Things to Know
  • Lamine Yamal stated that Barcelona teammate Pau Cubarsi should have won the Kopa Trophy instead of him.
  • Yamal was awarded the Kopa Trophy for the third consecutive year at the Ballon d'Or ceremony.
  • Both players won LaLiga with Barcelona and the World Cup with Spain last season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Lamine Yamal won the Kopa Trophy for a third time on Monday night at the Ballon d’Or awards in London. During his acceptance speech, the Barcelona star stated that his teammate Pau Cubarsi deserved the honor and should have won the award instead.

Both Yamal and Cubarsi won LaLiga with Barcelona and contributed to Spain's World Cup victory. Cubarsi did not attend the London ceremony, opting to remain in Barcelona to rest following a demanding week of fixtures.

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