Lamine Yamal downplays Golden Boy win while pursuing Ballon d'Or

Lamine Yamal won the 2026 Golden Boy award but mentioned teammate Pau Cubarsi deserved the honor. Yamal, 19, aims for his first Ballon d'Or after a successful season with Barcelona, where he scored 24 goals and registered 18 assists. He also contributed 20 goals in 13 matches this campaign as Barcelona leads La Liga. Yamal's accolades follow Spain's victory in the World Cup where he made history as the youngest player to appear in a Euro and World Cup final. He expressed gratitude for his achievements while highlighting Cubarsi's talent.

• 9:19 PMYahoo Sports — Lamine Yamal says he shouldn’t have won Golden Boy award as he chases Ballon d’Or