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Yahoo
17-07-2025
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Spain team news: Aitana Bonmati says she is ‘100 per cent physically' after meningitis diagnosis
Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati has said she is at '100 per cent physically' for Spain's quarter-final against Switzerland on Friday after being hospitalised with viral meningitis before the 2025 European Championship. The Barcelona midfielder said in a pre-match press conference she had been 'unable to move' after leaving the hospital, three days after the diagnosis, but feels 'well' now. 'It's frustrating,' she said of her diagnosis and subsequent absence. 'These are moments you suffer, but luckily today I can say that I'm about to play in the quarter-finals and I'm not in hospital. I have to be grateful. It's difficult to deal with because you want to be there, but you feel a bit distant. It wasn't a normal flu, so they did the best they could for my health. 'When I left the hospital, I had been lying down for four or five days unable to move, and I completely stopped all physical activity, so my return to the field has been gradual. 'These are things I don't usually encounter, but it's a new situation from which I've learned a lot. I feel very well. I'm happy and glad to be here, healthy.' Bonmati told The Athletic this week that her illness put her 'in a situation of suffering' but she 'had a radical change for the better' after being unwell for two to three days. The 27-year-old made her first appearance at the Euros during the last ten minutes of Spain's 5-0 win against Portugal, six days after the diagnosis. Bonmati didn't start the game against Belgium either but did for the first time in the competition against Italy on Friday. Spain will take on hosts Switzerland on Friday in Benn. The reigning World Cup champions finished top of their group after winning all three games against Portugal, Belgium and Italy. This article originally appeared in The Athletic. Spain, Women's Soccer, Women's Euros 2025 The Athletic Media Company
Fox News
17-07-2025
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Spain Star Aitana Bonmatí Says She's Mentally Stronger After Hospital Stay
Spain's opponents at the Women's European Championship won't want to hear Aitana Bonmatí say she is even better as a player after her recent spell in the hospital, but she is. Bonmatí said Thursday she is feeling "100 percent physically" on the eve of a quarterfinal game against host Switzerland that will be exactly three weeks since she was hospitalized with viral meningitis. "I think this new Aitana is even stronger mentally with the same ambitions," the two-time defending Ballon d'Or winner said in translated comments. "I reminded myself [of] who I am. I feel very well. … I'm glad to be here." Bonmatí was treated in a Madrid hospital before traveling to Switzerland one day later than the rest of the world champion and tournament favorite's squad. "I was frustrated," she said at the pregame news conference at the stadium in Bern. "I suffered, I must admit. It was five days before the start of the tournament. What happened was unexpected. I felt super well, physically I was perfect, but I never thought I wouldn't be here." [MORE: Euro 2025: Spain On Track? Watch Out For France? What Stood Out and What's Next] Bonmatí was even well enough to enter from the bench on the second day of Euro 2025, in the 81st minute of Spain's 5-0 win over Portugal. She came on for the second half of the 6-2 win against Belgium, when the score was 2-1. She played the full game in a 3-1 win over Italy, ensuring Spain finished top of its group. The team tied the tournament record of scoring 14 goals in the opening phase. "I am happy because the team was super good," Bonmatí said. "We played an excellent tournament and now the best part is coming." Reporting by The Associated Press. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
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17-07-2025
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Euro 2025: Spain star Aitana Bonmatí says she's mentally stronger after stay in hospital
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Spain's opponents at the Women's European Championships maybe don't want to hear Aitana Bonmatí say she is even better as a player after her recent spell in the hospital. Bonmatí said Thursday she is '100% physically' on the eve of a quarterfinal game against host Switzerland that will be exactly three weeks since she was hospitalized with viral meningitis. "I think this new Aitana is even stronger mentally with the same ambitions," the two-time defending Ballon d'Or winner said in translated comments. 'I reminded myself who I am. 'I feel very well, you can see from my face I glad to be here,' Bonmatí added, though she acknowledged she had learned because 'I am not used to managing these kinds of situations.' Bonmatí was treated in a Madrid hospital before traveling to Switzerland one day later than the rest of the world champion and tournament favorite's squad. 'I was frustrated, I suffered I must admit. It was five days before the start of the tournament," she said at the pregame news conference at the stadium in Bern. 'What happened was unexpected. I felt super well, physically I was perfect,' she said. 'But I never thought I wouldn't be here. I thought I may miss some games.' Bonmatí even was well enough to enter from the bench on the second day of Euro 2025, in the 81st minute of Spain's 5-0 win over Portugal. She came on for the second half of the 6-2 win against Belgium, when the score was 2-1. She played the full game in a 3-1 win over Italy ensuring Spain finished top of its group. The team tied the tournament record of scoring 14 goals in the opening phase. 'I am happy because the team was super good,' Bonmatí said. 'We played an excellent tournament and now the best part is coming.' Spain faces the host nation in the quarterfinals, as at Euro 2022 in England losing 2-1 after extra time to the eventual title holder. Spain also met Switzerland in the first knockout round at the 2023 World Cup and Bonmatí scored twice in a 5-1 win in the round of 16. Spain coach Montse Tomé has a full and fearsomely talented squad to pick from with a little uncertainty over the goalkeeper position. Adriana Nanclares of Athletic Bilbao has been a surprise choice ahead of Barcelona's Cata Coll, and Tomé said the players did not know yet who she wants to start the game. ___ AP soccer:
Washington Post
17-07-2025
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- Washington Post
Euro 2025: Spain star Aitana Bonmati says she's mentally stronger after stay in hospital
BERN, Switzerland — Spain's opponents at the Women's European Championships maybe don't want to hear Aitana Bonmatí say she is even better as a player after her recent spell in the hospital . Bonmatí said Thursday she is '100% physically' on the eve of a quarterfinal game against host Switzerland that will be exactly three weeks since she was hospitalized with viral meningitis.
Associated Press
17-07-2025
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- Associated Press
Euro 2025: Spain star Aitana Bonmatí says she's mentally stronger after stay in hospital
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Spain's opponents at the Women's European Championships maybe don't want to hear Aitana Bonmatí say she is even better as a player after her recent spell in the hospital. Bonmatí said Thursday she is '100% physically' on the eve of a quarterfinal game against host Switzerland that will be exactly three weeks since she was hospitalized with viral meningitis. 'I think this new Aitana is even stronger mentally with the same ambitions,' the two-time defending Ballon d'Or winner said in translated comments. 'I reminded myself who I am. 'I feel very well, you can see from my face I glad to be here,' Bonmatí added, though she acknowledged she had learned because 'I am not used to managing these kinds of situations.' Bonmatí was treated in a Madrid hospital before traveling to Switzerland one day later than the rest of the world champion and tournament favorite's squad. 'I was frustrated, I suffered I must admit. It was five days before the start of the tournament,' she said at the pregame news conference at the stadium in Bern. 'What happened was unexpected. I felt super well, physically I was perfect,' she said. 'But I never thought I wouldn't be here. I thought I may miss some games.' Bonmatí even was well enough to enter from the bench on the second day of Euro 2025, in the 81st minute of Spain's 5-0 win over Portugal. She came on for the second half of the 6-2 win against Belgium, when the score was 2-1. She played the full game in a 3-1 win over Italy ensuring Spain finished top of its group. The team tied the tournament record of scoring 14 goals in the opening phase. 'I am happy because the team was super good,' Bonmatí said. 'We played an excellent tournament and now the best part is coming.' Spain faces the host nation in the quarterfinals, as at Euro 2022 in England losing 2-1 after extra time to the eventual title holder. Spain also met Switzerland in the first knockout round at the 2023 World Cup and Bonmatí scored twice in a 5-1 win in the round of 16. Spain coach Montse Tomé has a full and fearsomely talented squad to pick from with a little uncertainty over the goalkeeper position. Adriana Nanclares of Athletic Bilbao has been a surprise choice ahead of Barcelona's Cata Coll, and Tomé said the players did not know yet who she wants to start the game. ___ AP soccer:
