Aitana Bonmati Hospitalized with Viral Meningitis Ahead of Euro 2025

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Aitana Bonmati Hospitalized with Viral Meningitis Ahead of Euro 2025

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Aitana Bonmati Hospitalized with Viral Meningitis Ahead of Euro 2025

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Aitana Bonmati hospitalized with viral meningitis a week before Euro 2025.
Spain's star midfielder missed a friendly against Japan due to her condition.
Spain aims to excel in Euro 2025 with Bonmati's role crucial for the team's success.

Midfielder Aitana Bonmati, the two-time Ballon d'Or winner, has been hospitalized with viral meningitis less than a week before Spain begins their Women's Euro 2025 campaign. Bonmati missed the team's friendly match against Japan, which Spain won 3-1, as she was taken to a Madrid hospital where she tested positive for meningitis, according to Channel News Asia and Reuters.

Coach Montse Tome confirmed that the situation is being monitored closely, stating, "The doctors say that it is controlled. Talking about meningitis can be scary but it is controlled." Bonmati has a pivotal role on the team, evidenced by her scoring 30 goals in 78 appearances, including significant contributions in winning the 2023 Women's World Cup, reports Al Jazeera and Reuters.

After initial health scares, it was confirmed that Bonmati would be discharged from the hospital after treatment, with her return to the national squad expected shortly. In a social media post, she assured fans by showing a thumbs-up, saying, "Fortunately, everything is going well. I hope to return soon," according to Channel News Asia.