Pau Cubarsí
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- 19h ago
Pau Cubarsí wins Golden Boy 2026, only the second defender to take the award
Barcelona and Spain defender Pau Cubarsí, 19, was named Golden Boy 2026 by the Italian newspaper Tuttosport, which announced the result at a press conference in Sassuolo on Monday, 9 November.
- Oct 23
Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane lead Ballon d'Or race before London ceremony on 26 October
The 2026 Ballon d'Or is presented in London on 26 October, with Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal the leading contenders in Betfair's odds tracking. Yamal has reportedly chartered a private jet to bring his family and friends to the ceremony.
- Oct 5
Tuttosport reveals 25-man shortlist for 2026 European Golden Boy award
The Italian publication Tuttosport announced the 25 nominees for the 2026 European Golden Boy award on 5 October in Mestre, with a 50-member media jury set to decide the winner in November.
- Oct 3
Fabián Ruiz leaves Spain squad for Paris ahead of Nations League match against Czechia
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabián Ruiz has left Spain's camp in Oviedo to attend the birth of his first child in Paris, ruling him out of Saturday's match against Czechia.
- Jul 21
Messi speaks after Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain: 'The pain is immense'
Lionel Messi broke his silence a day after Argentina fell 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, posting that the wound will take time to heal.
- Jul 21
Pau Cubarsí, 19, wins World Cup Best Young Player after Spain concedes just one goal all tournament
The Barcelona centre-back played every minute of Spain's campaign, making a goal-line clearance in the final and keeping seven clean sheets in eight matches.
- Jul 12
Spain edges Belgium 2-1 on Merino winner, advances to World Cup semi-final against France
Mikel Merino came off the bench to score the decisive goal for the second straight knockout match, sending Spain into a semi-final clash with France after a 2-1 win over Belgium at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
- Jul 2
Spain's Cucurella sees goal disallowed for goalkeeper foul, later takes lead against Austria
Spain's Marc Cucurella had a goal disallowed by referee Glenn Nyberg for a foul on Austria goalkeeper Alexander Schlager at the 2026 World Cup last 32, but Mikel Oyarzabal later scored to give Spain the edge.
