Barça's committee heads to London for the Ballon d'Or gala

At Barcelona airport, FC Barcelona's private convoy is preparing to depart for London, where Joan Laporta, heading the institutional representation, will be accompanied by vice‑presidents Rafa Yuste and Elena Fort, and executives Xavier Barniol and Xavi Puig, for the Ballon d'Or gala.

Delegation composition

Along with Laporta, the institutional delegation includes vice‑presidents Rafa Yuste and Elena Fort, and executives Xavier Barniol and Xavi Puig. All Barça nominees travel, except Lamine Yamal, who arrived on Sunday, and Pau Cubarsí, who stays home to rest, together with members of the sporting area Bojan Krkic, Alejandro Echevarría, Enric Masip and Marc Vivés.

FC Barcelona's nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or are Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsí, Rodrigo Hernández, Joan Garcia, Cata Coll, Esmee Brugts, Patri Guijarro, Caroline Graham Hansen, Claudia Pina, Ewa Pajor, Vicky López, Clara Serrajordi and Pere Romeu.

Lamine Yamal traveled to London yesterday on a private jet, while Cubarsí stayed in Barcelona to rest.

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The expedition members departed this Monday at noon from the private terminal, accompanied by family members and club staff.

The presence of Barça's institutional and sporting group at the Ballon d'Or gala reinforces its international image and celebrates the achievements of its nominees. It is an opportunity to showcase the club's philosophy to the global football community.

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With the delegation already in London, FC Barcelona hopes to add its name to future awards and consolidate its reputation as a global football powerhouse. The club trusts that the performance of its nominees will contribute to a memorable night for the blaugrana fans.