Aitana Bonmatí (Barça) reporte le Ballon d'Or féminin 2023

It's time to discover the name of the winner of this trophy, Elected by more than 50 journalists around the world, Novak. The Ballon d'Or for women 2023 is awarded to Aïtana Volmaki. Aïtana, we give you this Ballon d'Or. Allez Aïtana, join us, it is your moment. I am very proud to receive this Ballon d'Or tonight. This year has been an exceptional year at the football level, And although it's an individual prize, football is a collective sport. So I wanted to thank my teammates, my coach and Barça, without whom I wouldn't be here. I would like to thank the three clubs in which I have played until today, The CD Ribez, Cubels and especially the Barça, my club, It is led by our President Juan Laporta, who is here with us tonight. Thanks for betting on me when few believed it. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to become a professional footballer. Who would have thought when I was little that I would end up playing in the Camp Nou Bondé? We are a world-class club. Thank you to my family, to my friends, to my team, to all the people who helped me throughout my journey, But especially to my parents, Rosa and Vincent. You fought to change the surname rule in Spain, and you succeeded. I carry this fight and this resilience in my blood since my birth, And it's thanks to you. And finally, congratulations to all the players who have been nominated. As models, we have a responsibility and we must be at the height. We must continue to fight together for a more just and equal world. Thank you. Bravo Aitana et merci for these very powerful words. Let's discover this little girl who was born near Barcelona, in Sant Perderives. This is our family house, this is qu'Aitana a grandi. It's the nostalgia I feel. Until the age of 5, she was not interested in football. She wasn't a born football player, but she started playing at school. Those who played with her were part of the village team, Du Deportivo Rives. Here you have a fresco that was painted when Aitana won the cup with Barça. You see, in Catalan it means your dear Aitana to all the people of Rives. This is the field where she played when she was very little. Today, you see her name and I think she must have fought more as a girl. But it's a girl who has a competition in the blood. It's just the opposite of what we are. When she realized she couldn't play with the boys anymore, Barça spotted her. She's a great player with Barça, with Xavi, Iniesta, Guardiola, Puyol. She watched all his matches and that's what allowed her to internalize the way she played. She's the best footballer. She will never lose this bond with the people of the village. For us, it is Aitana, for always, it will remain Aitana. On the local du club. For us, it's a kind of pride to have Aitana in our village. The people of the village, his family, his friends. Yeah, I've always had faith in you, ever since you were little. I never thought you'd get this far, but I'm so proud of you. And all I want to ask you is not to let all this go to waste. Stay humble, keep playing football, have fun, do it with pleasure. Otherwise, it didn't make any sense. Aitana, we see that you are a young girl quite normal, very discreet. And today, you're here as world champion, as Ballon d'Or, you become an icon, a legend. What do you feel at the present moment? I'm a little nervous, I've had trouble sleeping for a few days. To be here, on the occasion of this very big ceremony for the World Cup, is really extraordinary for me. Yes, it's true, I'm a rather discreet woman. And I have the chance to play in an extraordinary club like the UFC Barcelona And also being selected in the national team with the best players. And we have the chance to have the best team around us. It's been three years since we've played together and we really have a winning spirit. And that's what allowed us to win so many titles. Aïtana, the Ballon d'Or goes to Barcelona again last year. It was one of your teammates who was at your place. Does that mean that Spain is winning right now? In Spain, we have a talent quite unique. It is true that in the course of the last years, we have distinguished ourselves with our club, with the national selection this year. And it's true that it's been three years since we won the Ballon d'Or at home. Because we are a country that lives football, that lives it intensely And who, every day, works to keep us at the top of our art. Aïtana, you are the version of Andrés Iniesta. What-what do you have to answer? I have no words. I'm very proud to be born on the same day as Guardiola, the 8th of January. I've never seen him play, but he's my idol. And I would have loved to have lived in that glorious epoch. Since I joined Barça, I have lived the happiest days of my life. With someone like Guardiola, with Hernández, with Messi and all the others. It's absolutely unique. Aitana, we're going to watch the podium of the year. You are preceded by Sam Kerr and Salma Parabuelo. I'm going to congratulate you. Congratulations and once again a grand merci, Novak.