Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or, Bonmati claims women’s award
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or, Bonmati claims women’s award

Al Jazeera  

Lionel Messi won the eighth Ballon d’Or of his remarkable career, while Spain’s World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati took the women’s prize at a glittering ceremony in Paris. For Messi, the trophy awarded to him on Monday rewards, above all else, his inspirational performances at last year’s World Cup in Qatar, when he dragged Argentina to victory, scoring seven goals and being named the tournament’s best player. The 25-year-old midfielder was named the best player at the Women’s World Cup as the Spanish team overcame off-field turbulence, including protests against their national federation and coach Jorge Vilda, to lift the trophy. “If anyone said to me when I was little that I would play at the Camp Nou, win the World Cup, two Champions Leagues, a Ballon d’Or, a UEFA award, these are extraordinary things.” Wins for Bellingham, Vinicius and Martinez Bellingham won the Kopa Trophy for the best player of last season aged under 21.

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Women’s Champions League: Bonmati scores as Barcelona beats Man City, qualifies as group-winner
4 days, 21 hours ago

Women’s Champions League: Bonmati scores as Barcelona beats Man City, qualifies as group-winner

The Hindu  

Fresh off capturing her latest global award, Spain playmaker Aitana Bonmati scored a goal that helped to send Barcelona into the Women’s Champions League quarterfinals as the winner of its group. Bonmati raced through and poked a finish between the goalkeeper’s legs for Barcelona’s second goal in a 3-0 victory over Manchester City in its Group D closing match on …

Messi and Ronaldo miss out on men’s FIFPRO World XI, Bronze equals record for women’s team
2 weeks ago

Messi and Ronaldo miss out on men’s FIFPRO World XI, Bronze equals record for women’s team

Associated Press  

HOOFDDORP, Netherlands — No Lionel Messi and no Cristiano Ronaldo. The all-time soccer greats did not make the men’s world team of the year organized by global players’ union FIFPRO on Monday. This year’s team of the year featured six players from record 15-time Champions League winner Real Madrid and four from Premier League heavyweight Manchester City, with Liverpool’s standout …

FIFA The Best Awards: No Ronaldo but Messi nominated for Men’s Award; Rodri vs Vinicius Jr sub-plot continues beyond Ballon d’Or
3 weeks, 3 days ago

FIFA The Best Awards: No Ronaldo but Messi nominated for Men’s Award; Rodri vs Vinicius Jr sub-plot continues beyond Ballon d’Or

The Hindu  

FIFA has announced the nominees for ‘The Best’ Football Awards 2024, celebrating the year’s top players in women’s and men’s football at club and national levels. Rodri, meanwhile, became the first Manchester City player to claim the Ballon d’Or after spearheading Pep Guardiola’s side to a record fourth consecutive Premier League title and leading Spain to its fourth European Championship …

Ballon d'Or: Midfielder Rodri's double triumph fuels Spain's Euro victory
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ballon d'Or: Midfielder Rodri's double triumph fuels Spain's Euro victory

Firstpost  

The 68th Ballon d’Or Awards took place in Paris on Monday, and to everyone's surprise, Brazil and Real Madrid start Vinicius Jr was not adjudged the best player in men's football in the previous season. This despite helping Los Blancos win LaLiga as well as the UEFA Champions League for a record-extending 14th time earlier this year.

Ballon d'Or 2024: Rodri and Bonmati shine bright in dazzling ceremony
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ballon d'Or 2024: Rodri and Bonmati shine bright in dazzling ceremony

India Today  

The Ballon d'Or 2024 ceremony was held on Monday, October 28 at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. The event saw several top and emerging players get their due recognition for their marvellous exploits on the field in 2023. In the lead-up to the event, there was widespread discussion about who would win the prestigious Ballon d'Or award for being adjudged …

Spanish Women's Football Dominates at the Ballon d'Or Awards
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Spanish Women's Football Dominates at the Ballon d'Or Awards

China Daily  

Spanish women's footballers Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas win the Ballon d'Or awards. Yamal is named the best young player. Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe and Bayern Munich's Harry Kane share the Gerd Muller Trophy. Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez retains the Yashin Trophy as the best goalkeeper. U.S. women's Olympic-winning coach Emma Hayes is named Women's Coach of the Year.

Spanish Women's Football Dominates Ballon d'Or, With Aitana and Bonmati Shining Bright
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Spanish Women's Football Dominates Ballon d'Or, With Aitana and Bonmati Shining Bright

China Daily  

Spanish women's footballers Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas win the Ballon d'Or, marking four consecutive years for Spanish players in the award. Yamal is named the best young player under 21. Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe and Bayern Munich's Harry Kane share the Gerd Muller Trophy, while Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez retains the Yashin Trophy as the best goalkeeper. France Football …

2024 Ballon d'Or: A Historic Absence and a New Era for Football's Finest
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

2024 Ballon d'Or: A Historic Absence and a New Era for Football's Finest

The Hindu  

The Ballon d'Or 2024 ceremony will take place on Monday evening in Paris. The biggest headline will be the absence of both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, holders of 13 Ballon d'Or wins between them, as neither have been nominated for the first time in 20 years. Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior is the favorite to be crowned the world's …

New Generation of Stars Emerges as Messi and Ronaldo's Domination Ends
1 month, 3 weeks ago

New Generation of Stars Emerges as Messi and Ronaldo's Domination Ends

Associated Press  

The Ballon d'Or is set to be awarded to Vinicius Junior, the young star who has emerged as a contender for the award. With his stunning performance for Real Madrid, he is considered the favorite to win the prestigious individual award. However, the award's history suggests that it will likely return to a time before Messi and Ronaldo when multiple …

Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi is left off list of contenders for soccer’s biggest individual prize
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi is left off list of contenders for soccer’s biggest individual prize

New Indian Express  

Lionel Messi may be considered by many as the greatest soccer player of all time, but the Argentina star was omitted from the list of nominations to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award — the sport’s most prized individual honor. Also excluded was Messi’s great rival, five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi, who left European soccer behind when moving from Paris …

Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi is left off list of contenders for soccer’s biggest individual prize
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi is left off list of contenders for soccer’s biggest individual prize

Associated Press  

Lionel Messi may be considered by many as the greatest soccer player of all time, but the Argentina star was omitted from the list of nominations to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award — the sport’s most prized individual honor. Messi, who left European soccer behind when moving from Paris Saint-Germain to Inter Miami last year, is still delivering at …

Spanish women among top Laureus winners and Djokovic is world sportsman of the year
8 months ago

Spanish women among top Laureus winners and Djokovic is world sportsman of the year

Associated Press  

MADRID — Spain’s first Women’s World Cup triumph last year earned two more major plaudits at the Laureus World Sports Awards on Monday. The Spanish women’s World Cup breakthrough last August in New Zealand and Australia was tarnished in the following weeks because of an unwanted kiss of forward Jenni Hermoso by then-federation president Luis Rubiales after the final. She’s …

Spain’s Bonmati sets sights on Olympic gold
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Spain’s Bonmati sets sights on Olympic gold

The Hindu  

Women’s Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmati wants to add Olympic glory to her long list of accomplishments after winning the World Cup and Ballon d’Or in 2023. The 26-year-old has led Barcelona to four consecutive Spanish Liga F titles, and her team lifted the Women’s Champions League trophy twice in three years. Bonmati helped Spain secure its first Olympic qualification …

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023: Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmati Win Best Player Awards, Erling Haaland Misses Out
11 months, 1 week ago

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023: Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmati Win Best Player Awards, Erling Haaland Misses Out

ABP News  

The Best FIFA Awards 2023: Lionel Messi, the Argentine football superstar, clinched the Best FIFA Men's Player Award for the third time in the last four years, narrowly beating Norwegian striker Erling Haaland in a closely contested race. Aitana Bonmati, the Spanish and Barcelona striker, secured the Best FIFA Women's Player Award at The Best FIFA Awards ceremony in London …

Messi edges Haaland in tiebreaker for FIFA’s best men’s player award. Bonmatí takes women's prize
11 months, 1 week ago

Messi edges Haaland in tiebreaker for FIFA’s best men’s player award. Bonmatí takes women's prize

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi landed another prestigious award in soccer — barely. Lionel Messi, Aitana Bonmati and Pep Guardiola with their respective awards The Argentina star needed a tiebreaker with Erling Haaland to win FIFA's best men’s player prize on Monday. Messi had moved from Paris Saint-Germain to Inter Miami and led the David Beckham-owned team to a little-known Leagues Cup title …

Football in 2023: Ballon d’Or for Messi; Rubiales scandal after FIFA Women’s World Cup, Man City wins treble
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Football in 2023: Ballon d’Or for Messi; Rubiales scandal after FIFA Women’s World Cup, Man City wins treble

The Hindu  

The year 2023 saw several major events in football, from Lionel Messi winning the Ballon d’Or for a record eight time while European Super League made headlines after two years. It keeps getting better every time you re-watch it 🤩🇮🇳 Team work at its finest from the #BlueTigers 🐯 back in the #IntercontinentalCup final against 🇱🇧#BestGoals2023 💙 #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/VbXDbdNh3x …

2022 FIFA World Cup winner Lionel Messi named Time Magazine's Athlete of the Year for 2023
1 year ago

2022 FIFA World Cup winner Lionel Messi named Time Magazine's Athlete of the Year for 2023

Hindustan Times  

Arguably one of the greatest in football history, Lionel Messi has been named as Times magazine's Athlete of the Year for 2023. Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after receiving the Golden Ball award as he celebrates after winning the World Cup. Messi played a key role in Argentina's victorious 2022 World Cup campaign, where he led them …

On This Day in 2018: Luka Modric wins Ballon d’Or
1 year ago

On This Day in 2018: Luka Modric wins Ballon d’Or

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Luka Modric won the Ballon d’Or on this …

Ballon d’Or Awards LIVE: Latest updates as Lionel Messi crowned and Aitana Bonmati wins Feminin award
1 year, 1 month ago

Ballon d’Or Awards LIVE: Latest updates as Lionel Messi crowned and Aitana Bonmati wins Feminin award

The Independent  

✕ Close Messi beats Haaland to Ballon d’Or as Bellingham picks up gong for best young player Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events …

Emiliano Martinez booed at Ballon d’Or ceremony as Argentina goalkeeper collects award in Paris
1 year, 1 month ago

Emiliano Martinez booed at Ballon d’Or ceremony as Argentina goalkeeper collects award in Paris

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Emiliano Martinez was booed at the Ballon d’Or …

Lionel Messi, the complete footballer who completed football, finally leaves the Ballon d’Or stage
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi, the complete footballer who completed football, finally leaves the Ballon d’Or stage

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Messi beat competition from Manchester City’s treble-winners, an inevitable result after he …

Ballon d'Or 2023: Full list of winners from 1956 as Lionel Messi wins for record 8th time
1 year, 1 month ago

Ballon d'Or 2023: Full list of winners from 1956 as Lionel Messi wins for record 8th time

India TV News  

Lionel Messi was crowned the best footbal player of the world with the Ballon d'Or award on Monday. Meanwhile, the Ballon d'Or award is being given to the best footbal player of the year since 1956 with Stanley Matthews of Blackpool being the first ever winner of the award. In Women's football, Megan Rapinoe of Reign was the first winner …

Messi dedicates eighth Ballon d’Or to Maradona
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi dedicates eighth Ballon d’Or to Maradona

Live Mint  

Lionel Messi clinched his eighth Ballon d'Or on October 30. Staged at the Chatelet Theatre in Paris, Messi emerged victorious over other football luminaries like Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe. Messi, after winning the World Cup for Argentina in 2022, wished Maradona was alive to see his country become world champions again. Other contenders for Ballon d'Or Messi faced intense …

Lionel Messi wins eighth Ballon d'Or as Aitana Bonmati claims Women's award
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi wins eighth Ballon d'Or as Aitana Bonmati claims Women's award

Firstpost  

Messi dedicated the trophy to late Argentina legend Diego Maradona, who would have celebrated his 63rd birthday on Monday. Lionel Messi won the eighth Ballon d’Or of his remarkable career at a glittering ceremony in Paris on Monday, while Spain’s World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati took the women’s prize. For Messi, the trophy rewards, above all else, his inspirational performances …

Lionel Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d'Or, Bonmati takes women's award
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d'Or, Bonmati takes women's award

The Hindu  

The list reads 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, and now 2023. Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time on Monday after fulfilling his life’s ambition by leading Argentina to the World Cup title in Qatar last year. I’d like to thank everyone who helped make Argentina the world champion team.” Messi also paid …

Messi's outstanding gesture for Maradona after winning record-extending 8th Ballon d'Or
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi's outstanding gesture for Maradona after winning record-extending 8th Ballon d'Or

Hindustan Times  

Lionel Messi said Monday he was not thinking about his long-term future as he sought to enjoy winning the eighth Ballon d'Or of his storied career. Inter Miami CF's Argentine forward Lionel Messi gestures on stage as he receives his 8th Ballon d'Or award during the 2023 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris …

Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or award for eighth time
1 year, 1 month ago

Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or award for eighth time

Live Mint  

Lionel Messi who is the FIFA World Cup-winning Argentina legend was awarded for the eighth time with the prestigious Ballon d'Or award on October 30. English football icon David Beckham who is the owner of Inter Miami presented the award to Messi. Messi's seven goals in the World Cup tournament brought back hope among fans who believed his team will …

Messi wins record 8th Ballon d'Or, Bonmati claims women's award
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi wins record 8th Ballon d'Or, Bonmati claims women's award

China Daily  

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi with the men's Ballon d'Or. PARIS -- Lionel Messi won his record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or here on Monday, while Spain's Aitana Bonmati claimed the women's award. FC Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati after winning the women's Ballon d'Or. Norwegian forward Erling Haaland came second for winning the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup title with Manchester …

Ballon d’Or 2023: Man City, Barcelona Femeni win Club of the Season awards
1 year, 1 month ago

Ballon d’Or 2023: Man City, Barcelona Femeni win Club of the Season awards

The Hindu  

Manchester City and FC Barcelona Femeni won the men’s and women’s club of the season awards, respectively, at the Ballon d’Or 2023 award ceremony held at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on Tuesday. Commenting on the award, City CEO Ferran Soriano said: “To be recognised at the Ballon d’Or for a second consecutive season is something that we as …

Messi wins Ballon d’Or 2023: Looking back at all eight trophies of the FIFA World Cup winner
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi wins Ballon d’Or 2023: Looking back at all eight trophies of the FIFA World Cup winner

The Hindu  

Awarded by France Football magazine, the Ballon d’Or has been given out to men every year since 1956. Here is a look back at all his eight Ballon d’Or titles: 2009 Messi finished ahead of last year’s winner Cristiano Ronaldo by a record 240-point margin, with his Barcelona teammate Xavi in third. Messi’s prolific scoring and unselfish creative play inspired …

Lionel Messi wins the Ballon d'Or 2023 award beating Erling Haaland to the coveted prize
1 year, 1 month ago

Lionel Messi wins the Ballon d'Or 2023 award beating Erling Haaland to the coveted prize

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi has clinched his eighth Ballon d'Or title, winning the men's award at the 2023 ceremony following his outstanding season leading Argentina to World Cup glory. 2023 Ballon d'Or rankings 1st Lionel Messi 2nd Erling Haaland 3rd Kylian Mbappe 4th Kevin de Bruyne 5th Rodri 6th Vinicius Jr 7th Julian Alvarez 8th Victor Osimhen 9th Bernardo Silva 10th Luka …

Spain World Cup star Bonmati wins Women’s Ballon d’Or
1 year, 1 month ago

Spain World Cup star Bonmati wins Women’s Ballon d’Or

The Hindu  

Spain’s World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati won the Women’s Ballon d’Or at a ceremony in Paris on Monday. Bonmati succeeds her international teammate Alexia Putellas as the winner of the prize after inspiring Spain to glory at the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand earlier this year. The 25-year-old midfielder was named the best player at the World …

Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d’Or, Bonmati takes women’s award
1 year, 1 month ago

Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d’Or, Bonmati takes women’s award

Associated Press  

PARIS — The list reads 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, and now 2023. Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time on Monday after fulfilling his life’s ambition by leading Argentina to the World Cup title in Qatar last year. I’d like to thank everyone who helped make Argentina the world champion team.” Messi …

Ballon d'Or Nominees: Lionel Messi And Not Erling Haaland Hot Favourite to Win?
1 year, 1 month ago

Ballon d'Or Nominees: Lionel Messi And Not Erling Haaland Hot Favourite to Win?

News 18  

The 67th edition of the Ballon d’Or award ceremony will be held on October 31. If some reports turn true, Lionel Messi has already been adjudged the winner of the 2023 Ballon d’Or award. Erling Haaland, who won a treble with Manchester City last season, is the closest competitor to Lionel Messi in the Ballon d’Or race. Ballon d’Or 2023 …

Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland both deserve to win Ballon d’Or
1 year, 2 months ago

Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland both deserve to win Ballon d’Or

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland both deserve to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award for the world’s best soccer player. Messi, a seven-time winner of the sport’s biggest individual honor, fulfilled his life’s ambition by leading Argentina to victory at last year’s World Cup. “I always said that the Ballon d’Or …

Lionel Messi should have own Ballon d’Or category, says Guardiola
1 year, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi should have own Ballon d’Or category, says Guardiola

The Hindu  

Pep Guardiola says Lionel Messi should have his own category at the Ballon d’Or but admitted the World Cup winner and Manchester City hotshot Erling Haaland would both be deserving winners of the prize. Messi, who recently left Paris Saint Germain for Inter Miami, is favourite to win the Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time after leading Argentina to …

World Cup winners Messi, Bonmati among FIFA Best nominees
1 year, 3 months ago

World Cup winners Messi, Bonmati among FIFA Best nominees

The Hindu  

Women’s World Cup player of the tournament Aitana Bonmati and her Spain teammate Jenni Hermoso were on Thursday nominated for the FIFA Best Player award, with six of Manchester City’s treble winners named on the men’s list. Bonmati and three of her World Cup-winning teammates, including Hermoso, were among the 16 nominees for women’s best player. Hermoso has been in …

Messi, Haaland and Mbappe feature in star-studded list for 2023 FIFA Best Men’s Player award; Ronaldo misses cut
1 year, 3 months ago

Messi, Haaland and Mbappe feature in star-studded list for 2023 FIFA Best Men’s Player award; Ronaldo misses cut

Hindustan Times  

Fresh from being crowned the winner of the UEFA Player of the Year award, Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland is set to compete with Lionel Messi for another major accolade as The Fédération Internationale de Football Association has unveiled its shortlist for The Best Men’s Player 2023 on Thursday. FIFA revealed its shortlist for the coveted award on Thursday Spain's …

Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Aitana Bonmati Lead 2023 Ballon D'or Nominees
1 year, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Aitana Bonmati Lead 2023 Ballon D'or Nominees

News 18  

Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are among the leading contenders to win this year’s men’s Ballon d’Or, while Spain World Cup star Aitana Bonmati leads the nominees announced on Wednesday for the women’s prize. 8 ballon dor nominees is crazy man that’s like a quarter of the award just being Manchester City pic.twitter.com/GmeF7qlMe5— eŵân September 6, 2023 PSG’s Kylian Mbappe …

Lionel Messi leads the 2023 Ballon d'Or shortlist along with a host of Premier League stars... but there's no space for Cristiano Ronaldo on the list
1 year, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi leads the 2023 Ballon d'Or shortlist along with a host of Premier League stars... but there's no space for Cristiano Ronaldo on the list

Daily Mail  

The nominations for this year's Ballon d'Or award have been revealed and there's a number of Premier League stars included on the shortlist. Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi was one of the 30-players nominated for the 2023 Ballon d'Or award on Wednesday afternoon The likes of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe filled out the remaining candidate slots Your …

Messi, Haaland, Mbappe among Ballon d’Or 2023 nominees; Bonmati, Kerr, Earps in female best list; Bellingham, Gavi included in Kopa; Martinez, Ederson for Yashin award
1 year, 3 months ago

Messi, Haaland, Mbappe among Ballon d’Or 2023 nominees; Bonmati, Kerr, Earps in female best list; Bellingham, Gavi included in Kopa; Martinez, Ederson for Yashin award

The Hindu  

Football is back with its most prestigious award as France Football published its list of nominees for the men’s Ballon d’Or, women’s Ballon d’Or, Yashin Trophy and Kopa Trophy for the 2023 on Wednesday. Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi, who led Argentina to a World Cup title in 2022 and Erling Haaland, treble-winner with Manchester City last season were …

Bonmati dedicates UEFA Women’s Player of the Year Award to Hermoso; talks about Rubiales scandal
1 year, 3 months ago

Bonmati dedicates UEFA Women’s Player of the Year Award to Hermoso; talks about Rubiales scandal

The Hindu  

Aitana Bonamti, Barcelona Femeni and the Spanish women’s National team forward, won the UEFA Women’s Player of the Year Award at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on Thursday. The 25-year-old, who also won the Golden Ball Award at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, dedicated the award to her teammate Jenni Hermoso, who has been at the receiving end of …

Bonmati, Carmona and Kerr to vie for UEFA Player of the Year award
1 year, 3 months ago

Bonmati, Carmona and Kerr to vie for UEFA Player of the Year award

The Hindu  

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr of Australia and Spanish duo Aitana Bonmati and Olga Carmona are in the running for UEFA’s 2022-23 women’s player of the year award, European football’s governing body said on Friday. Bonmati had a stellar domestic campaign with Barcelona, helping the club seal a fourth consecutive Spanish League title as well as winning the Women’s Champions League …

FIFA Women's World Cup: Spain's Aitana Bonmati wins Golden Ball; England’s Mary Earps awarded Golden Glove
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup: Spain's Aitana Bonmati wins Golden Ball; England’s Mary Earps awarded Golden Glove

Firstpost  

Spanish midfielder Aitana Bonmati was adjudged the best player of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and was accordingly awarded the Golden Ball. ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/zTl7fEY9bx — FIFA Women's World Cup August 20, 2023 In the face of a challenging 4-0 group play loss to Japan, Bonmati displayed her prowess by contributing two goals and two assists in a resounding 5-1 …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Mary Earps wins Golden Glove, Bonmati wins the Best Player award
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Mary Earps wins Golden Glove, Bonmati wins the Best Player award

The Hindu  

Spain won its maiden FIFA Women’s World Cup as Olga Carmona’s goal saw it beat England 1-0 in the WWC final at the Stadium Australia in Sydney. 👏 pic.twitter.com/CS9L904CUF — FIFA Women's World Cup August 20, 2023 Spain’s Aitana Bonmati got the Best Player of the Tournament while Salma Paralluelo won the Best Young Player award. Now she’s excellent, but …

Spain storm to historic Women's World Cup win
1 year, 4 months ago

Spain storm to historic Women's World Cup win

China Daily  

Team Spain celebrate during the awarding ceremony of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Aug 20, 2023. SYDNEY -- A new name has been etched onto the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy as Spain became the fifth team to win the title after beating England 1-0 here on Sunday. Olga Carmona took center stage as her 29th-minute …

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Bonmati scores brilliant brace to lead Spain into quarterfinals
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Bonmati scores brilliant brace to lead Spain into quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Aitana Bonmati netted two well-crafted goals as Spain thrashed Switzerland 5-1 at the Women’s World Cup on Saturday to clinch a quarterfinal berth for the first time in its history. Switzerland kept three clean sheets to top Group A, but it took a mere five minutes for midfielder Bonmati to breach its defence for the first goal for La Roja. …

Women’s World Cup schedule: Start times for every match and scores
54 years, 11 months ago

Women’s World Cup schedule: Start times for every match and scores

LA Times  

Spain’s Aitana Bonmatí, right, celebrates with teammate Teresa Abelleira after scoring against Switzerland on Saturday. But it rebounded nicely in the round of 16 to thump Switzerland behind two first-half goals from Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmatí, one of three Spanish players with three scores in the tournament. 6 in the world, its first trip to the women’s World Cup quarterfinals, …

Aitana Bonmatí aims for 2nd Women’s Champions League title with Barcelona
1 year, 6 months ago

Aitana Bonmatí aims for 2nd Women’s Champions League title with Barcelona

Associated Press  

SANT JOAN DESPÍ, Spain — When Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmatí was the only girl playing on her village’s soccer team, she quickly learned that she would have to fight for the game she loved. The boys had a hard time accepting that a girl could play soccer,” Bonmatí told The Associated Press recently in an interview at the stadium where …

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