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Pau Cubarsí is the frontrunner to win the Golden Boy 2026, the award given to the best under-21 footballer in the world. The 19-year-old Barcelona centre-back, a league champion with Barça and a World Cup winner with Spain, heads a 25-player shortlist that also features Marc Bernal and Xavi Espart.
varela·5 min read
The award for the best Under-21 player at a European club unveils its official candidates this Monday. Barcelona centre-back Pau Cubarsí is the leading contender to succeed Désiré Doué. The winner will be revealed in early December at the Turin gala.
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·5 min read
The Barcelona winger has been voted LaLiga's best player in September, taking the award for the second month in a row. Raphinha starred as a false nine with seven goals and two assists in four games, helping the leaders extend their perfect start. The recognition came shortly after tests showed only bruising in his right hamstring.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
The historic battle between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona for the Ballon d'Or remains level: both clubs have won twelve trophies each. The 2025 ceremony at the London Palladium could break the deadlock, with the duel between Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé as the main attraction.
Javi·6 min read
World Cup winners Pedri González and Yéremy Pino share the best individual career award at the third Canary Islands Sports Awards. The ceremony will take place on November 13 at the Pérez Galdós Theatre in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Eusebio Ledesma, Maite Cazorla and Luis Doreste also feature in a list that crowns a historic season for island sport.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Dora Piñol and Milagros Forte, Dani Olmo's grandmothers, relive Spain's World Cup victory in an emotional reunion in Terrassa. The two women kept the promise they made before the tournament and shared how they experienced the final, their pride in their grandson and their desire to keep celebrating titles with the national team.
Natilla·6 min read
Kylian Mbappé shared photos on social media showing the Golden Boot and Bronze Ball he won at the World Cup, a move that comes three days after voting for the Ballon d'Or closed. The Real Madrid forward is one of the leading candidates for the award, which will be handed out on 26 October.
Javi·4 min read
The University of Buenos Aires has awarded Lionel Messi its highest honorary distinction. The ceremony will take place on October 6 at the Monumental Stadium, before Argentina's farewell friendly against Benin. The university highlighted his career as an example of excellence, perseverance, humility and ethics.
varela·4 min read
Spain returned home for the first time since winning the World Cup and delivered a 4-1 Nations League victory over Croatia. Lamine Yamal scored twice and set up another goal in a performance that strengthens his Ballon d'Or bid. Nico Williams added the fourth at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Espanyol sporting director Monchi has apologised after his Ballon d'Or comments upset part of the club's fanbase. He told Cadena SER that backing Lamine Yamal caused controversy among Espanyol supporters and admitted he should have chosen anyone else. The former goalkeeper explained his decision came down to backing the Spanish candidate.
Matt·5 min read