Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembele won the Ballon d’Or on Monday as a reward for his starring role in the club’s Champions League triumph last season, while Spain’s Aitana Bonmati claimed the women’s prize for the third year in a row. Dembele, 28, edged out Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal to succeed Manchester City and Spain […]
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From hospital bed to hero – Bonmati back to her decisive best for Spain
“You could write a book about this,” said Aitana Bonmati on Wednesday as she reflected on the last few weeks in her life after scoring the goal which took Spain into the final of the Women’s Euro 2025.
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Euro 2025: Spain beats Germany with Bonmati overtime goal to reach final
Aitana Bonmati netted the only goal of the game late in overtime as world champion Spain edged Germany 1-0 in their Women’s Euro 2025 semifinal on Wednesday to set up a title decider this weekend against England.
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Euro 2025: Bonmati illness adds to questions around Spain’s bid
Spain is the favorite to win the Women’s European Championship this summer, but star player Aitana Bonmati’s illness ahead of the tournament raises another question mark around a side which, despite their obvious quality, are not unstoppable. Having claimed the last two Ballon d’Or awards, Barcelona midfielder Bonmati is the game’s biggest star at present, […]
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Euro 2025: Bonmati, Putellas will lead Spain as Hermoso overlooked
Coach Montse Tomé left Jenni Hermoso out of Spain’s quad for next month’s Women’s Euro 2025.
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Ballon d’Or wins ‘normal’ for Barcelona star Aitana Bonmati
Aitana Bonmati used to watch Lionel Messi winning Ballon d’Or trophies and think it was “incredible” but now that she has won two herself, she is taking it in her stride.