Alexia Putellas has won the Ballon d'Or for a record third time, Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) reports. Her Barcelona and Spain teammate Aitana Bonmatí finished alongside her in the standings, according to the same report.
The award was announced on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, according to the publication date carried by BSS. The Bangladeshi news agency framed the result around the pairing of the two Spain internationals, both of whom play their club football for Barcelona.
The win extends Putellas's hold on the prize, which no other player has now claimed three times. Coverage of the ceremony in the Bangladeshi press also noted that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) was named club of the season, according to bdnews24.com. Dhaka Post reported that Spain dominated the Ballon d'Or stage even as it described the country as unfortunate, while Prothom Alo covered the winner's move from Barcelona to London.
Bonmatí's placing beside Putellas underlines how heavily the Spanish national team and Barcelona have featured in recent editions of the award. The two have shared a club dressing room and a national side, and both were recognised at the same ceremony.
Full voting details and the final order of the remaining contenders were not included in the reports reviewed. Further announcements from the organisers and reaction from the players are expected to follow.
