First Female Footballer Wins Laureus Sportswoman of the Year Award: Aitana’s Journey to Equality and Recognition

As a footballer who won the prestigious Laureus Sportswoman of the Year award, Aitana expressed her admiration for previous champions such as Serena Williams and Simone Biles. She felt honored to be the first footballer to receive this recognition and was dedicated to representing her sport and promoting equality in sports.

Aitana took the opportunity to recognize her national team, praising them for their hard work and dedication both on and off the field. As the first women’s team to win the Laureus, they considered themselves pioneers and were committed to promoting equality and representation in sports. Aitana believed in the values shared by the Laureus Academy and Laureus Sport for Good, which worked to improve the lives of at-risk girls and young women worldwide through sports.

The Ballon d’Or winner thanked the Academy for recognizing her achievements, dedicating the award to her supporters who had been with her throughout her journey. She expressed gratitude to her friends, family, teammates, and fans for their unwavering support, emphasizing that together they had proven that anything was possible.