Barcelona president Joan Laporta wins Tuttosport’s Club President of the Year award

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has been named the world’s best club president in the latest Golden Boy awards, organised by Italian newspaper Tuttosport.

The Spanish club confirmed on Monday that Laporta will receive the honour at the Golden Boy awards ceremony on 14 December.

Laporta’s success means Barcelona have collected three awards in this year’s ceremony. Defender Pau Cubarsi has been named the Golden Boy, while Julia Gali, who plays for Barcelona’s women’s reserve team, has won the award for the best emerging Italian talent.

Cubarsi was recognised after an outstanding season in which he became an important member of Barcelona’s squad and featured in almost all of the team’s matches.

The young defender helped Barcelona win both La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup. He was also included in the Spain squad that won the World Cup and received the tournament’s award for the best young player.

Cubarsi becomes the latest Barcelona player to win the Golden Boy award, joining a list that includes Lionel Messi, Pedri, Gavi and Lamine Yamal.

Gali received her award in recognition of her potential and her development in recent months. She is a member of Barcelona’s second women’s team.

The three awards underline Barcelona’s presence across the different categories of this year’s Golden Boy honours, with Laporta recognised for his leadership, Cubarsi rewarded for his performances on the pitch and Gali acknowledged as an emerging Italian talent.