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Vuskovic praises Cubarsi and backs Yamal for Ballon d’Or

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 6:40 AM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Vuskovic praises Cubarsi and backs Yamal for Ballon d’Or

Summary

Croatian defender Luka Vuskovic recognized Barcelona's Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal after Spain's 4-1 Nations League victory. Vuskovic, who was impressed by Cubarsi's performance, requested his shirt post-match, predicting a bright future for the 18-year-old center-back. He further endorsed Yamal as his favorite candidate for the Ballon d'Or, highlighting the teenager's exceptional skills. Vuskovic noted both players’ potential to dominate at the international level.

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By the Numbers

•Luka Vuskovic played against Spain, who won 4-1
•Vuskovic praised Pau Cubarsi as a future star
•He requested Cubarsi's shirt after the match
•Vuskovic supports Lamine Yamal for Ballon d'Or
•Both players are performing at the international level

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6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Former Barcelona target names Cubarsi among world’s future greats and backs Yamal for Ballon d’Or

What they're saying

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Luka Vuskovic has seen enough of Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal to understand why Barcelona are building so much around their teenage stars.The Croatia centre-back was on the receiving end of Spain’s ...
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