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Lamine Yamal wins third Kopa Trophy, says award should have gone to Pau Cubarsi

Lamine Yamal wins third Kopa Trophy, says award should have gone to Pau Cubarsi
World Sports · 23:39:30 - Thursday, 29 October 2026

Lamine Yamal has claimed the Kopa Trophy for the third time at the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony. The Barcelona and Spain winger made a surprise admission during the event, stating that the prize should have been awarded to his teammate Pau Cubarsi. Yamal also gave a cheeky response to Thierry Henry, who was involved in the presentation.

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