Barcelona sends three players to Ballon d'Or ceremony in London
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 8:40 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Barcelona plans to send Lamine Yamal, Rodri Hernandez, and Joan Garcia to the Ballon d'Or gala in London on October 30. The ceremony will be held at The London Palladium and marks the 70th edition of the awards. Yamal is nominated for both the Ballon d'Or and Kopa Trophy, while Rodri seeks recognition after winning in 2024 playing for Manchester City. Garcia competes for the Yashin Trophy as the best goalkeeper. Pau Cubarsi will not attend, raising questions about potential changes to the delegation before departure.
- •Barcelona's delegation includes three first-team players.
- •Ceremony takes place in London on October 30.
- •Yamal targets the Kopa Trophy and Ballon d'Or.
- •Rodri nominated after previous win in 2024.
- •Cubarsi's absence is notable amid the nominations.
- 8:40 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona to send three first-team stars to London for Ballon d’Or ceremony as Cubarsi’s absence raises questions
"Barcelona are preparing to travel to London for the Ballon d’Or gala, with Lamine Yamal, Rodri Hernandez and Joan Garcia among the first-team players included on the club’s planned delegation. As...
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