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The Ballon d'Or. Love it or loathe it, it's the award every footballer in the world dreams of one day winning. And now, after a memorable 2024-25 campaign, the winner of the 2025 Women's Golden Ball has been announced: Aitana Bonmati. The Barcelona star was exceptional for her club this past year, her world-class consistency standing out as the Catalans won a domestic treble, while her performances for Spain were enough to make her the Euro 2025 Player of the Tournament.

Aitana Bonmati wins third successive Ballon d'Or Feminin

Aitana Bonmati claimed her third successive Ballon d'Or on Monday, beating out competition from Spain team-mate Mariona Caldentey and Lionesses star Alessia Russo. The Arsenal duo got the better of Bonmati's Barcelona in this year's Champions League final but it was she who was called to the stage again in Paris, joining Lionel Messi and Michel Platini as the only other players to win the Golden Ball three years in a row.

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How to watch Ballon d'Or 2025 on TV & live stream

GOAL brings you everything you need to know about the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony, including where to watch it all live.

Ballon d'Or Feminin: Could a Lioness lift the Golden Ball?

In the last few years, it's seemed relatively easy to predict the winner of the Ballon d'Or Feminin. In 2025, though, it feels incredibly tricky, especially after England's win over Spain in the European Championship final.

Revealed: The best women's players on EA Sports FC 26 ⭐️

Find out the top 26 best women's players featured in EA Sports FC 26.

EA Sports FC 26 women's ratings: Putellas & Bonmati on top

Barcelona stars Aitana Bonmati and Alexis Putella share top spot in the EA Sports FC 26 women's player ratings ahead of Lionesses ace Alessia Russo.

Ballon d'Or Feminin: Bonmati, Russo & the 2025 Golden Ball nominees

The shortlist for world football's most prestigious individual award has been revealed ahead of the ceremony in Paris on September 22

GOAL's World-Class Club: Hampton usurps Earps in 2025

Every summer, GOAL publishes its exclusive list of the 25 players who have proven themselves truly elite by consistently producing top performances

England v Spain - UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Final

Bonmati breaks silence after Spain's Euros loss to Lionesses

Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati says Spain's Euro 2025 final loss to the Lionesses "will hurt for some time".

'Shocked' Bonmati takes the blame for Spain failure

Aitana Bonmati has voiced her disappointment after Spain’s hopes of European glory ended in a tense penalty shootout defeat to England.

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Bonmati among shootout shockers as Spain fall in final

The Ballon d'Or holder and Women's Super League Player of the Season were denied by Hannah Hampton as La Roja fell short in Basel

Barca to wage €120m war with Spotify over sponsorship contract

Barcelona will pursue re-negotiations with shirt sponsor Spotify, as they look to maximise the value of recent successes and stars like Lamine Yamal.

England, beware! Bonmati back in BDO form after Euros scare

Just weeks after being hospitalised, it was the Barcelona star who scored the goal to defeat Germany and send La Roja into Sunday's final

Germany v Spain - UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Semi-Final

Bonmati reveals secret behind sensational winner against Germany

Aitana Bonmati has revealed that her stunning extra-time winner against Germany in the Euro 2025 semi-final was no fluke, crediting Spain's preparation and goalkeeping coach for spotting a weakness in German goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger's game. Her strike sent La Roja into their first-ever European Championship final, where they’ll face England in a World Cup final rematch.

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Biggest winners and losers of thrilling Euro 2025 group stage

England's Lionesses and world champions Spain remain in the mix for the title but the Netherlands have already gone home after a disastrous tournament

Putellas stars as Spain put six past Belgium

Spain made it two wins from two at Euro 2025, pummelling Belgium in a 6-2 score-line, to all but secure progression with a game to spare.

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