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I am very happy and very proud to be the winner of the Golden Boy 2026 —the center-back stated in a message published once the distinction was known—. I want to thank both 'Tuttosport' and the people who voted for me so that I can receive this recognition. #GoldenBoy2026 #Cubarsí #FútbolJoven (translated)

Pau Cubarsí has been named the winner of the Golden Boy, a prestigious award granted by Tuttosport to the best young footballer of the year, becoming the first defender to receive the award since De Ligt in 2018 and highlighting his contribution to the success of Barça and the Spanish national team. #GoldenBoy #PauCubarsí #FCBarcelona (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Pau Cubarsí was elected Golden Boy 2026 at the age of 19. The media described an exceptional year for the FC Barcelona defender, who is said to have been world champion with Spain and Spanish champion, won the Spanish Supercup, and was named best young player of the World Cup 2026. He is said to have started all eight matches for Spain in the tournament, during which the team allegedly conceded only one goal, and played 52 matches in 2026. Actu Foot added that he was the fifth Barça player to win the Golden Boy, after Messi, Pedri, Gavi, and Lamine Yamal. #GoldenBoy #FCBarcelona #Football (translated)

Pau Cubarsí estimated that Barça had been a bit disconnected in the first half and that Atlético had played very well. He added that the team had corrected some issues at halftime and delivered an excellent second half, which allowed them to win. #Football #Atlético #Victoire (translated)

Barça News wrote that Jackson had stepped on Cubarsí before involving him while he was on the ground, and questioned his behavior. The account also accused the players involved of having dived after a tackle by Pau, which he described as very clean. #Football #Sport #Match (translated)

Actu Foot indicated that Ousmane Dembélé had placed Lamine Yamal at the top of his vote for the Kopa trophy 2026, followed by Pau Cubarsí and then Warren Zaïre-Emery. The account cited France Football as the source. https://t.co/UxPU6QME7J #TrophéeKopa #OusmaneDembélé #Football (translated)

Actu Foot reported, citing Mundo Deportivo, that Frenkie de Jong could be paired with Pau Cubarsí in central defense against Alavés. The account indicated that Hansi Flick had tested a defense composed of Fariñas, Cubarsí, de Jong, and Cancelo in training, while Koundé, Eric García, Christensen, and Xavi Espart were unavailable. #FCB #DeJong #Alavés (translated)

News - Barça reported that Hansi Flick said the club had to handle the situation of Balde and Frenkie de Jong. He indicated that he only had two central defenders, Gerard and Pau Cubarsi, and that he was looking for another solution, specifying that De Jong could play in that position. Regarding Balde, Flick believed that the player might be lacking the confidence needed for his game and for the team's playing style. #Football #Sport #Confiance (translated)

News - Barça reported that Hansi Flick believed that Harry Kane also deserved the Ballon d'Or and that Lamine Yamal was at that level. Flick also praised Lamine's comments about Cubarsí, whom he deemed worthy of the Kopa Trophy after a remarkable season. #BallonDor #HarryKane #Football (translated)

Actu Foot reported that a Croatian journalist from Večernji list admitted to making a mistake by ranking Harry Kane sixth in his Ballon d'Or vote. He explained that the results and performances in the World Cup had weighed decisively in his choice, considering that Rodri was the best player of the tournament. He also mentioned wanting to pay tribute to the Norwegians and stated that Lionel Messi had led Argentina to the final. The journalist indicated that he knew the absence of Lamine Yamal from his top 10 would spark controversy, while judging that the player's role had been minor in Spain's victories. His ranking placed Rodri first, Erling Haaland second, Lionel Messi third, Ferran Torres fourth, Kylian Mbappé fifth, Harry Kane sixth, Pau Cubarsí seventh, Vitinha eighth, Ousmane Dembélé ninth, and Jude Bellingham tenth. #BallonDor #CoupeDuMonde #Football (translated)

Més Blaugrana stated that Pau Cubarsí will win the Golden Boy 2026. The account indicated that the Barça defender would be crowned on December 14 in Turin and that the name of the winner would be announced during the first half of November, sharing a post from Ferran Martínez. https://t.co/vMaVh5DboZ #GoldenBoy #FCBarcelona #Football (translated)

Actu Foot reported that the vote from the Croatian journalist published by Večernji list for the 2026 Ballon d'Or placed Rodri in first position, ahead of Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi. Ferran Torres was fourth, Kylian Mbappé fifth, Harry Kane sixth, Pau Cubarsí seventh, Vitinha eighth, Ousmane Dembélé ninth, and Jude Bellingham tenth. Lamine Yamal was not included in the ranking. #BallonDor #Football #Sport (translated)