Aitana Bonmatí, Ballon d’Or, Hospitalized for Viral Meningitis
Midfielder Aitana Bonmatí, winner of the Ballon d’Or in the last two editions, has been hospitalized due to viral meningitis. The news comes less than a week before the start of Spain’s campaign in the Women’s Euro 2025, according to coach Montse Tomé. Bonmatí, 27 years old, missed Friday’s friendly against Japan, where Spain achieved a 3-1 victory. This match was part of the preparation for the first Group B match against Portugal, scheduled for July 3rd.Aitana Bonmatí watching the match from the hospital
The selector also added that Bonmatí will remain hospitalized and there are still no defined deadlines for her absence. The FC Barcelona footballer, who has also been awarded the FIFA Player of the Year award in 2023 and 2024, has scored 30 goals in 78 matches with the Spanish national team. Her performance was key in winning the 2023 Women’s World Cup and the Women’s Nations League last year.Doctors say it’s under control. Talking about meningitis can be scary, but it’s under control.
Montse Tomé
Spain, which shares a group with Belgium and Italy, has never reached the final of the continental championship, reaching the semi-finals only once, in 1997.Aitana is a very important player for us. We will wait for her as long as necessary.
Montse Tomé
