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Aitana Bonmatí Makes History with Third Ballon d'Or Win

9/22/2025

Summary

Story summary

Aitana Bonmatí won Ballon d'Or Féminin on September 22, 2025, becoming the first woman to win three in a row.
She joined Lionel Messi and Michel Platini as the only players with three consecutive wins, with Mariona Caldentey runner-up.
Bonmatí led Barcelona to a domestic treble but faced setbacks in UEFA Women's Champions League and Euro 2025 finals.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural FIFA Women's World Cup in 1991 marked a pivotal moment for women's football, significantly enhancing visibility and support for female athletes. Aitana Bonmatí's achievement of winning three consecutive Ballon d'Or Féminin awards, alongside her contributions to Barcelona's domestic treble and Spain's 2023 World Cup victory, underscores the growing recognition of women's talent in sports and inspires future generations toward gender equality.

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Story summary

Aitana Bonmatí won Ballon d'Or Féminin on September 22, 2025, becoming the first woman to win three in a row.
She joined Lionel Messi and Michel Platini as the only players with three consecutive wins, with Mariona Caldentey runner-up.
Bonmatí led Barcelona to a domestic treble but faced setbacks in UEFA Women's Champions League and Euro 2025 finals.

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