De la Fuente wins men's Ballon d'Or coach of the year; Pere Romeu bags women’s award
Luis de la Fuente was named the men's coach of the year at the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony after leading Spain to World Cup victory. Pere Romeu received the award for women's coach of the year.
Why it matters
The Ballon d'Or awards are prestigious recognitions in global football, highlighting the success of coaches who have significantly impacted their national teams.
De la Fuente wins men's Ballon d'Or coach of the year; Pere Romeu bags women’s award left Luis de la Fuente of Spain receives the trophy for winning the 2026 Men's Coach of the Year during the Ballon d'Or ceremony at the London Palladium Theatre in London, England. AP AP https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/78fbmd/article71628872.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Britain_Ballon_DOr_Soccer_89336.jpg Kin Cheung Luis de la Fuente of Spain receives the trophy for winning the 2026 Men's Coach of the Year during the Ballon d'Or ceremony at the London Palladium Theatre in London, England, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 . (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) London Luis de la Fuente won the Ballon d'Or for men's coach of the year on Monday (October 26, 2026) after leading Spain to World Cup glory. "Teamwork makes us invincible. This is a great honour," de la Fuente said after collecting the award at a ceremony in London.
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