Barcelona legend Aitana Bonmati has etched her name in football history. The Barcelona and Spain midfielder has now won the Ballon d’Or for the third consecutive year, a record that places her alongside Lionel Messi in terms of dominance. From World Cup glory with Spain to Champions League triumphs with Barcelona Femeni, Bonmati has become the symbol of women’s football’s rise on the global stage. While Barcelona hails Lamine Yamal as their “next Messi,” the truth is they already have one in Bonmati — rewriting football’s legacy on her own terms. This is not just a victory for Bonmati, but for women’s sport worldwide. Rupha Ramani brings you the rise of Bonmati.
