Aitana Bonmati and the Spanish world champion shine on a historic day for Spanish women’s sport

All winners of the Laureus Awards 2024, one by one:

Laureus Sportsman of the Year Award: Novak Djokovic

American Football Legends Tom Brady He presented the award to the best athlete of the year tennis player Novak Djokovic. It was the Serbian’s fifth athlete of the year award, tying him with his former sporting rival the Swiss as the top winner in the category. Roger Federer. Throughout 2023, Djokovic has developed impressive tennis and managed to establish himself as the best on the planet. He won no less than three of the four Grand Slams and set a new all-time record for most Grand Slam titles with his 24th major after winning the US Open.

Laureus Sportswoman of the Year Award: Aitana Bonmati

Aitana Bonmati was a luxury for Spanish sport. She became none other than the first recipient of the Laureus Award for Hispanic Female Athlete of the Year. Thus, the midfielder completed his dream 2023 season with flying colors. She not only became the champion of the Spanish Women’s Football League and the Champions League with Barcelona, ​​but especially distinguished herself with the Spanish national team at the World Cup in New Zealand. There, she not only led Spain to its first World Cup title, but also became the team’s top scorer along with Jenny Hermoso (3 goals) and was awarded the Golden Ball as the best player of the tournament.

“Last year was incredible for me and my teammates. We won everything for the club and the national team. So I want to thank my teammates and all the employees, because they are the reason I am here,” Bonmati said at the ceremony .

Laureus Award for Best Team in the World: Spain Women’s National Football Team

And it wasn’t just Bonmati who made history. The Spanish women’s national football team also achieved an unprecedented achievement. They were the first women’s team in any sport to win the Team of the Year award at the 25th Laureus Awards. There’s not much to say about this World Champion in Spain which amazed the entire football world. Camaraderie, good play, outstanding technique and group cohesion in the face of adversity were some of the characteristics of this award-winning team on Laureus Awards night.

“Ever since we were children, we had a dream and we achieved it through work, effort, dedication, humility and passion. This is an achievement that reflects the good work of Spanish women’s football and all these generations, from the pioneers to the present day. . All these fighting football players contributed their grain of sand. We hope this is the first victory for many,” the Real Madrid defender said. Ivana Andres

after receiving the award along with Bonmati and Salma Paralluelo.