Alexia Putellas Shines Again at Ballon d'Or 2026
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Spanish football star Alexia Putellas has once again been honoured at the Ballon d'Or awards. She plays for both Barcelona and the Spanish national team.
The Ballon d'Or is one of the most important prizes in world football. It is given to the best players of the year, based on their performance.
At the 2026 ceremony, Putellas received strong recognition once again. Many in the football world praised her achievement.
She was not the only one celebrated that night. PSG, Barcelona, and Spanish national coach De la Fuente also received applause for their results.
In addition to individual prizes, Barcelona's women's team was named the best women's team in the world. This is a major honour for the club.
The event highlighted the continued success of Spanish football, both for clubs and the national team, across the men's and women's game.
Fans and pundits alike have praised Putellas for her consistency and skill over several seasons.
The Ballon d'Or ceremony brings together top players, coaches, and clubs each year to celebrate football's finest talents.
This year's event confirmed Barcelona's strong position in women's football, as well as Spain's growing influence on the international stage.
Vocabulary10 words
- awards
- special prizes given for doing something very well
- performance
- how well someone plays or does their job
- ceremony
- a formal event where prizes are given
- applause
- clapping to show approval or praise
- women's team
- a sports team made up only of women players
- pundits
- people who give opinions about sports as experts
- celebrate
- to do something special to mark an achievement
- recognition
- public praise or notice for something good
- consistency
- doing something well again and again over time
- honour
- special respect or praise given to someone
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Answer key
1. A prize for the best football players of the year 2. PSG, Barcelona, and De la Fuente 3. True
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Spanish football star Alexia Putellas has once again been honoured at the Ballon d'Or _____.
The Ballon d'Or is one of the most important prizes in world _____.
At the 2026 _____, Putellas received strong recognition once again.
PSG, Barcelona, and Spanish national coach De la Fuente also received _____ for their results.
Barcelona's _____ team was named the best in the world.
Fans and _____ alike have praised Putellas for her consistency and skill.
The Ballon d'Or ceremony brings together top players, coaches, and clubs each year to _____ football's finest talents.
This year's event confirmed Barcelona's strong position in women's _____.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think individual awards like the Ballon d'Or are important in football?
- What qualities do you think make a player deserving of such an award?
- Why might it matter that a whole team, like Barcelona's women's team, is also recognised?
- Do you think awards ceremonies help promote women's football? Why or why not?
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