{
  "id": 19191853,
  "title": "Barcelona continue to dominate the Golden Boy awards following Pau Cubarsi triumph",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/barcelona-continue-to-dominate-the-golden-boy-awards-following-pau",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T18:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/barcelona-continue-dominate-golden-boy-183000252.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barcelona have solidified their dominance in the Golden Boy awards following Pau Cubarsi's recent triumph, marking the fourth win in the past six editions for the Catalans. The prestigious trophy, given annually by Italian publication Tuttosport, honors the best under-21 player in top European leagues. Past winners include Pedri (2021), Gavi (2022), Lamine Yamal (2024), Jude Bellingham (2023), and Desire Doue (2025). Barcelona's lead in the historical standings is now at its most extensive, with five players having claimed the award, surpassing any other club in Europe. Notably, Lionel Messi, at 17, is the only recipient who subsequently won the Ballon d'Or.",
  "summary": "After a rough few weeks, Barcelona fans have some reason to celebrate as defender Pau Cubarsi has won the Golden Boy award for the 2026 edition.The prestigious trophy, awarded every year by Italian ou...",
  "key_points": [
    "Barcelona leads Golden Boy awards with five winners",
    "Pau Cubarsi wins fourth Golden Boy for Barcelona",
    "Lionel Messi is only Golden Boy who later won Ballon d Or"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Barcelona teenager Cubarsi wins Golden Boy award",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/barcelona-teenager-cubarsi-wins-golden-boy-award",
        "published": "2026-11-09T16:06:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Lionel Messi wins the MLS Golden Boot for a second straight season",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/lionel-messi-wins-the-mls-golden-boot-for-a-second-straight-season",
        "published": "2026-11-09T17:22:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Lionel Messi wins the MLS Golden Boot for a second straight season",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/lionel-messi-wins-the-mls-golden-boot-for-a-second-straight-season-19204882",
        "published": "2026-11-09T19:21:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}