Aitana Bonmati

Spain's Aitana Bonmati claims Women's Ballon d'Or hattrick

Barcelona and Spain star Aitana Bonmati won the Women's Ballon d'Or at an awards ceremony in Paris on Monday, the third consecutive year she has taken the prize.

Spain's Bonmati keen to add Euro crown to glittering medal haul

Aitana Bonmati is hoping to add another piece of silverware to her bulging trophy cabinet when Spain play their first Women's Euro final, taking on holders England in Basel on Sunday.

Bonmati cracks German code to send Spain into Euro 2025 final

Spain set up Euro final against England on Sunday.

Spanish star Bonmati 'grateful' for Euros bid after meningitis scare

She started her first match of the tournament in last week's 3-1 win over Italy which secured top spot and nine points in Group B after her illness led to substitute appearances against Portugal and Belgium.

Spain's Bonmati hospitalised with viral meningitis days before Euro 2025

Midfielder Aitana Bonmati, Ballon d'Or winner for the last two years, has been hospitalised with viral meningitis less than a week before Spain begin their Women's Euro 2025 campaign, coach Montse Tome said.

Bonmati voices opposition to Saudi Arabia hosting Spanish Super Cup

Her Barcelona and Spain team-mate Alexia Putellas addressed the rumours at a different event on Wednesday.

Vinicius Jr named FIFA men's player of the year 2024

Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's prize for the second time.

Ballon d'Or wins 'normal' for Barcelona star Bonmati

"Honestly I don't see it as extraordinary, even if some people do... when I was little I also looked on from the outside, watching from my house seeing Messi lift Ballons d'Or and thinking it was incredible. Once you are on the inside, you take it normally, naturally, although if I stop to think about it, it's something really big."

Aitana Bonmati wins second successive women's Ballon d'Or

The 26-year-old playmaker joins team-mate Alexia Putellas as the only women to win the Ballon d'Or twice, since the award's inauguration in 2018.

December 18, 2024
December 18, 2024

Vinicius Jr named FIFA men's player of the year 2024

Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's prize for the second time.

November 1, 2024
November 1, 2024

Ballon d'Or wins 'normal' for Barcelona star Bonmati

"Honestly I don't see it as extraordinary, even if some people do... when I was little I also looked on from the outside, watching from my house seeing Messi lift Ballons d'Or and thinking it was incredible. Once you are on the inside, you take it normally, naturally, although if I stop to think about it, it's something really big."

October 29, 2024
October 29, 2024

Aitana Bonmati wins second successive women's Ballon d'Or

The 26-year-old playmaker joins team-mate Alexia Putellas as the only women to win the Ballon d'Or twice, since the award's inauguration in 2018.

September 16, 2024
September 16, 2024

Barca hit by Olmo injury blow; Bonmati signs long-term deal

Olmo will miss Barcelona's opening Champions League matches against Monaco and Young Boys.

April 23, 2024
April 23, 2024

Djokovic, Bonmati crowned at Laureus Awards

Tennis great Djokovic, a record 24-time Grand Slam champion, equalled his former rival Roger Federer's tally at the prestigeous ceremony in Madrid.

April 19, 2024
April 19, 2024

Barca women's quadruple bid faces Chelsea challenge

The two sides met at the same stage last season.

January 16, 2024
January 16, 2024

Bonmati's awards clean sweep highlights remarkable year

The Spain and Barcelona playmaker had a momentous year, lifting the Spanish league title, the Champions League and then inspiring her country to Women's World Cup glory in Australia and New Zealand.

October 31, 2023
October 31, 2023

Bonmati bags Women's Ballon d'Or

Bonmati succeeds her international teammate Alexia Putellas as winner of the prize after inspiring Spain to glory at the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand earlier this year.

October 29, 2023
October 29, 2023

Messi eyes an eighth Ballon d'Or

The prestigious award has been dominated over the last 15 years by Messi and his old adversary Cristiano Ronaldo, who have won it 12 times between them.

September 7, 2023
September 7, 2023

Messi, Haaland and Bonmati lead Ballon d'Or nominees

Messi, who recently left Paris Saint-Germain for Inter Miami, is in with a chance of succeeding Karim Benzema and winning the Ballon d'Or for the eighth time in his remarkable career after leading Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar last year