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Aitana Bonmati clinches third straight Women's Ballon d'Or amid growing controversy

Midfielder Aitana Bonmati earned her third consecutive Women's Ballon d'Or at a glittering ceremony in Paris. The win sparked debate, with analysts pointing to rivals like Mariona Caldentey, Alessia Russo and Marta. Other awards highlighted Barcelona's dominance and rising stars across men’s and women’s football. Critics also raised questions about voting bias.