Aitana Bonmatí Wins Second Consecutive Ballon d'Or

Aitana Bonmatí has made history by winning the Ballon d'Or Feminin for the second consecutive year, matching her FC Barcelona and Spain teammate Alexia Putellas' achievements. The 26-year-old midfielder's impressive season included 49 games, 23 goals, and 17 assists, contributing significantly to Barcelona's treble success in the league, cup, and Women's Champions League. Bonmatí's performance also shone on the international stage, helping Spain secure the UEFA Women's Nations League. Her acceptance speech highlighted the importance of teamwork, stating, 'You can't win this alone.' The awards ceremony also saw Manchester City midfielder Rodri winning the men's Ballon d'Or, surprising many observers who expected Vinicius Junior to take the title. Barcelona dominated the women's voting, securing the top three spots with Caroline Graham Hansen and Salma Paralluelo finishing second and third, respectively.