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The Independent
4 hours ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Spain's Aitana Bonmati in hospital with viral meningitis days before Euro 2025
Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati is being treated in hospital for viral meningitis just days before the start of Euro 2025. The 27-year-old Barcelona player, who has won the Ballon d'Or for the past two years, was absent for her country's 3-1 friendly win over Japan on Friday. She posted a picture on Instagram of herself watching the match, which was played in the Spanish city of Leganes, from a hospital bed. Euro 2025 kicks off on Wednesday, with world champions Spain set to begin their campaign a day later against Portugal in Bern. National team head coach Montse Tome, whose side also face Belgium and Italy in Group B, told a press conference: 'Initially all the tests came back fine but the last one confirmed she has viral meningitis. 'The word is scary but the doctor tells me it's under control. She will remain hospitalised; we don't know the timeline of her recovery. 'She's an extremely important player for us and we will wait for her, no matter what, as long as we have to.' Bonmati was a key member of the Spain squad which won the 2023 World Cup – following victory over England in the final – and the 2024 Nations League.
Reuters
9 hours ago
- Health
- Reuters
Spain's Bonmati hospitalised with viral meningitis days before Euro 2025
June 28 (Reuters) - Midfielder Aitana Bonmati, Ballon d'Or winner for the last two years, has been hospitalised with viral meningitis less than a week before Spain begin their Women's Euro 2025 campaign, coach Montse Tome said. The 27-year-old missed Friday's 3-1 win over Japan in a friendly as Spain continued building up to their first Group B match against Portugal on July 3. Bonmati shared a picture of herself watching the match from a hospital bed in an Instagram story. "The doctors say that it is controlled. Talking about meningitis can be scary but it is controlled," Tome told reporters after the win in Leganes. "Aitana will be admitted and there are no deadlines yet to know for how long (she will be absent).' Barcelona's Bonmati, who also won the FIFA Women's Player of the Year award for 2023 and 2024, has scored 30 goals for Spain in 78 appearances, playing a key role as they won the Women's World Cup in 2023 and the Women's Nations League last year. "Aitana, for us, is a very important player. We'll wait for her as long as we can," Tome added. Spain, who also have Belgium and Italy in their group, have never made it to the final of the continental championship, reaching the semi-finals only once in 1997.
Glasgow Times
04-06-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
John Lundstram and Borna Barisic facing Trabzonspor axe
The former Rangers pair joined the Turkish side on free transfers last summer but are now facing uncertain futures. Left-back Barisic has hardly featured, while midfielder Lundstram has been criticised for his performances. Reports in Turkey suggest Barisic's contract may even be terminated. Trabzonspor manager Fatih Tekke needs to cut seven players from his squad this summer due to a quota of 12 foreign players, with 14 currently in the squad and more returning from loans. The club are also planning to sign another five players in the transfer market. Read more: Russell Martin reveals he 'turned down a few jobs' before agreeing Rangers deal Rangers poised to announce Russell Martin as their new manager Barisic and the club are reportedly in discussions over cancelling his contract, while Lundstram, 31, is at risk of being moved on due to his age. Both players signed three-year deals with Trabzonspor last year, so their departures may not be straightforward. The team's disappointing European campaign, which saw them crash out of both the Europa and Conference Leagues, and a poor start to the league season have contributed to the need for a squad overhaul. However, they did manage to recover somewhat, finishing seventh in the league and reaching the final of the Turkish Cup. The team went through three permanent managers over the course of the season, with Tekke only appointed in March. Barisic's season was further disrupted by a loan move to Leganes in Spain in January, which was cut short by a serious injury in his first game. Ex-Man City star Stefan Savic, Edin Visca, and Anthony Nwakaeme are also said to be likely candidates for summer sales.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Loaned strikers likely to leave Dortmund permanently this summer
When Borussia Dortmund missed out on the Meisterschale by goal difference in the 2022/23 season, Sebastian Haller and Youssoufa Moukoko were the team's top strikers. After an underwhelming spell last term, both players left Signal Iduna Park on loan deals. Haller first went to Leganes, who eventually got relegated this past weekend, but his spell was a short-lived one. After a scoreless first half of the season, Haller returned to Eredivisie to help FC Utrecht qualify for the preliminary rounds of the Europa League. Advertisement Meanwhile, Moukoko spent the season with OGC Nice, who qualified for the playoff round of the Champions League qualification. However, he only had a small part to play as he only saw action for 200 league minutes. Kicker's Patrick Kleinmann looked back at their prospects in continuing with Dortmund next season, and the results are similar. Dortmund will probably need reinforcement for the upcoming Club World Cup, but both strikers aren't expected to join the club for the tournament in the USA. In Haller's case, Utrecht are working on signing the player permanently, but the Ivorian international should reduce his wage significantly. As for Moukoko, who missed out on Germany's squad for the U21 Euros, Nice will not exercise their option to sign him permanently. Since both players will be in their last year of their current Dortmund contracts, the club will be desperate to work on permanent departures this summer.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Leganes part ways with Borja Jimenez following relegation
Leganes have confirmed that they have parted ways with manager Borja Jimenez, who was out of contract at the end of the season. Los Pepineros saw themselves succumb to relegation on Saturday, despite beating Real Valladolid 3-0, as Espanyol managed to beat Las Palmas. It was disappointing end to the campaign for Leganes, who managed to beat Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, making it to 40 points, but still narrowly missing out on survival. With a small budget, most had considered that Leganes and Jimenez had done well to come this far. Leganes announce Borja Jimenez departure Jimenez was out of contract this summer, and it appears that he was not offered the chance to continue in Segunda. Owner Jeff Luhnow and Director of Football Andres Pardo will give a press conference on Monday afternoon to explain the decision, but they have confirmed that Jimenez will not continue. He himself had noted that he felt his continuity was in doubt during the final weeks of the season. Advertisement Taking charge of Leganes at the start of last season, Jimenez guided Leganes to the Segunda title and an unexpected promotion. The 40-year-old former Deportivo La Coruna manager will now be on the hunt for fresh opportunities. Borja Jimenez press conference Uncertainty at Leganes was not appreciated by dressing room Just a few days before the relegation decider this past Saturday, midfielder Renato Tapia gave an alarming interview in which he admitted that some of the work behind the scenes at Leganes had hindered their survival bid. He told Relevo that not everyone had put in the same level of effort. 'Things have happened throughout the season that really haven't helped us. We're the players who take to the field, and some more, some less; we're the ones who are there, we're the ones who want to be there, the ones who truly know what's happening within the club. I think that in the end, when it's all over, many will surely be able to hold their heads high and say that we fought for this, for the shirt, for the badge… and no doubt others won't be able to say the same.' 'Maybe so [did it damage the team?], I don't know. We'd have to ask each player individually. I think people see that; they're not stupid. Rather than leaving it to the imagination of the people and the fans, we have to remember that, in the end, we're the ones here putting our chests out and trying to get through this situation. Then, I could tell you the rest: one yes and one no, maybe the board, maybe the sporting director who shouldn't have left, or the player who should have been renewed… I think we're professionals and we owe it to the team and the club until the end of our contract, and that doesn't mean it should hinder you from doing what you have to do.'
