2026 Ballon d'Or: Flick names Barcelona player that should have won Kopa ahead of Yamal

Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick, has agreed with Lamine Yamal that his teammate astatine the club, Pau Cubarsí, should person won the Kopa Trophy astatine the 2026 Ballon d'Or.

Yamal was announced arsenic the victor of the grant for the 3rd consecutive year.

During his acceptance speech, the 19-year-old claimed that Cubarsí deserved the prize.

This follows a play successful which Cubarsi won Best Young Player astatine the 2026 World Cup.

Speaking to the media connected Friday, Flick said: "I besides loved what Lamine said astir Pau Cubarsí.

"He deserved the Kopa Trophy aft an unthinkable season.”

2026 Ballon d'Or: Flick names Barcelona subordinate that should person won Kopa up of Yamal