Women's football

FC Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmatí has been awarded her third FIFA The Best as the world's best female footballer, capping a year of individual dominance despite a recent injury. The honor comes months after her third consecutive Ballon d'Or and amid recovery from a fibula fracture that will sideline her for five months. Bonmatí, the first to win three straight The Best awards, thanked recipients via video from Spain.