Alexia Putellas wins Ballon d'Or and lifts Women's Super League's profile

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Alexia Putellas won the 2026 Women's Ballon d'Or on Monday, equalling the record with her third career win while playing for London City Lionesses. The Spain international captained Barcelona to a quadruple last season, scoring 26 goals and providing 15 assists, before joining London City in July. She has three goals and one assist in seven WSL games this term. Putellas is the first Ballon d'Or winner in WSL history, and her arrival has boosted London City to third in the table with a five-game winning streak. Her presence is seen as a major challenge to established clubs like Manchester City and Chelsea.


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