Aitana Bonmati stated she is not thinking about matching Lionel Messi’s unrivalled tally of eight Ballon d’Or titles in the future.
The Barcelona star won her third consecutive Ballon d’Or Feminin on Monday, becoming the first woman to achieve that feat and the third player overall, after Messi and Michel Platini did so with the men's award.
Bonmati pipped compatriot Mariona Caldentey and Arsenal's Alessia Russo to the prize, despite losing the Champions League and Euro 2025 finals with Barcelona and Spain.
However, Barcelona did win the domestic treble last season, while Bonmati has already scored five goals in four matches this season.
When asked if she could match Messi’s Ballon d’Or tally, Bonmati smiled and responded: “Those are huge words.
“I try not to compare myself to anyone. Messi's had and continues to have a career that, for me, is unrivalled. I am Aitana. I have my own path to follow.
“I am not thinking about winning eight – or even four!
“Ultimately, this is the result of working hard every day, perseverance and a lot of sacrifices. There's no end goal other than to keep going day by day.”
When asked to compare her three awards, Bonmati said: “I think they are all special.
“Each one has its own story behind it. This one was perhaps the most competitive year.
“I had minimal expectations, not necessarily very high ones. In fact, I didn't even prepare a speech because that sets the expectations high and creates some pressure.
“This was the year with the most uncertainty and I didn't know I had won until my name was called out.
“When I was little, I just played because I loved football and that was that. I didn't think I would be able to dedicate myself to the sport, let alone that I would win three Ballons d'Or by 2025. It was a utopia to think that.”
Echezonauluabuike1
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tell us who deserves it with your stat
Chiamaka Nnadozie, won 🏆 WACN. Nigeria, she played a major role.
kodcdemyz
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FIFA Barcelona Media hahaha hohohoho
zizcenrsyz
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I can't be Supprised if Barcelona is in it ,those people Rob without personal achievements
jizadklpry
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when sams criteria used for Vini against rodri. U said vini don't deserve why double standard broh
Exactly it funny 🤣 really just imagine this people how they are exposing themselves when it their favourite they consider stats, when it not their favourite they consider big trophies it a clear sham but we take it the way it is it’s politics unfortunately things we can’t change, they choose , that’s why now I just watched whosoever is lucky to carry the gong prize it their luck cuz ballon d’or is crazyyy now it by luck
Reoacdeisz
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Greatest woman’s player 3y years in a row closest to her is la Reina Alexia
Viwcelmnyz
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she doesn't deserve to win the third one
imperiatech
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imagine no European medal but still won Ballon dr or. corruption mxm
tell us who deserves it with your stat
imperiatech
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it's an embarrassment that she was given the Ballon D'or. otherwise she didn't deserve it
so unfortunate you that didn't watch a single game of these female team and here ranting. tell us who else deserves it with your stat
keubortz
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As usual; Pr related stuff.. Lost trophies but still gave her.. Trying to help her replicate Messi 4 in a row so they can say both male and female barca player did it lol.. good luck
Kuzdelostz
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it's an embarrassment that she was given the Ballon D'or. otherwise she didn't deserve it
so who did 🤣
Veeadersy
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is there no Madrid female team 😭😭😭 we don't hear about that what is going on
titsareeffinggood
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Don't ever compare Men's football to Women's football; it will never make sense 😎
kahacdouyz
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it's an embarrassment that she was given the Ballon D'or. otherwise she didn't deserve it
Zezesol400
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she is a European footballer that's why he is saying that
Wa they considered only European footballers
Lezmnoryz
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Individual accolades ,who told u football is only played in Europe?!
when sams criteria used for Vini against rodri. U said vini don't deserve why double standard broh
sunglex
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imagine no European medal but still won Ballon dr or. corruption mxm
if you don't know the criteria don't comment don't show your foolishness here
Yupacilmor
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yes, you are definitely destined to perform and be fulfilled, that's the reward for your humility and hard work. congratulations Mama
Lovebug2
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She will have 6 and beat somebody
AmanuelyohanisHail
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Her target is martha she is woman and must target woman , change it to that
Dicmnprt
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Another robbed ballon d'or kkkkkk
Dicmnprt
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Individual accolades ,who told u football is only played in Europe?!
she is a European footballer that's why he is saying that
Hamanrtz
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African with corruption mentality
Zezesol400
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imagine no European medal but still won Ballon dr or. corruption mxm
Individual accolades ,who told u football is only played in Europe?!
Echezonauluabuike1
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imagine no European medal but still won Ballon dr or. corruption mxm
Monadekty
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