"Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmatí made history by becoming the first footballer to win the women's Ballon d'Or three times, while England's Lionesses were also recognised at the awards ceremony on Monday (21 September) night. The women's Ballon d'Or, officially known as Ballon d'Or Féminin and held at the Theatre Théâtre du Châtelet, in Paris, recognises the best female footballer of the year, as voted for by a panel of journalists."
"Bonmatí won the top award for the third consecutive year but not before the Lionesses threatened to dominate proceedings. Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly, Leah Williamson and Lucy Bronze all finished in the top 10, as did Hannah Hampton who also picked up the inaugural women's Yashin Trophy for best goalkeeper after helping England secure their second consecutive Euros title and Chelsea win a domestic treble."
Aitana Bonmatí won the women's Ballon d'Or for a third consecutive year, becoming the first footballer to win the prize three times. The Ballon d'Or Féminin ceremony took place at the Theatre Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris and the winner was chosen by a panel of journalists. Several England Lionesses placed in the top 10, and Hannah Hampton won the inaugural women's Yashin Trophy as best goalkeeper after helping England win a second consecutive Euros and Chelsea secure a domestic treble. Hampton paid tribute to former Liverpool women's manager Matt Beard, calling him a trailblazer and saying he will be greatly missed. England manager Sarina Wiegman won the Johan Cruyff trophy for female coach of the year and called on the sport to be "a place where everyone belongs."
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