Barcelona’s star, Lamine Yamal, has won the award for best young talent at the 2026 Golden Top ceremony, but his statement after accepting the prize has attracted great attention.
The 19-year-old Spanish man, who continues to confirm his talent at the largest stage of football, has surprised the audience by stating that the award would like to win his associate at Barcelona, Pau Cubarsi.
During his speech, Yamal praised the Spanish defender, stressing that he deserved that assessment.
I wish my teammate Chubars were here. That price should be his. I wish he had won, Yamal said.
Barcelona talent did not forget to thank Spain’s club and National, while stressing that it intends to continue winning individual trophies and prices.
I want to thank my club and my national team. I must continue to work to win team and individual titles like this one, he added.
When asked if this was the price he wanted to win during the evening, Yamal once again repeated his appreciation for the fellow player.
I wish this was for Cubarsin, the Spaniard answered briefly.
This statement testifies to the great respect Yamal has for his fellow player, considered among the most promising talents of Barcelona and Spanish football. /Telegraphy/