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Bonmati named FIFA Best women’s player of the year

Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati has been named the women’s player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards for the second year in a row.

Bonmati, 26, was a key part of the Spain team that won the 2023 Women’s World Cup and won the Golden Ball award for the best player in the tournament.

She was awarded the women’s Ballon d’Or in 2023 and 2024 and won the Champions League with Barcelona in the same successive years.

“I am grateful and proud to win this award,” said Bonmati.

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