Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati.Alamy Stock Photo FreeGet Well Soon Spain star Aitana Bonmati in hospital with viral meningitis days before Euro 2025 Spain begin their Euro 2025 campaign on Thursday against Portugal in Bern. 10.53am, 28 Jun 2025 Share options SPAIN MIDFIELDER AITANA Bonmati is being treated in hospital for viral meningitis just days before the start of Euro 2025. The 27-year-old Barcelona player, who has won the Ballon d’Or for the past two years, was absent for her country’s 3-1 friendly win over Japan on Friday. She posted a picture on Instagram of herself watching the match, which was played in the Spanish city of Leganes, from a hospital bed. Advertisement Euro 2025 kicks off on Wednesday, with world champions Spain set to begin their campaign a day later against Portugal in Bern. National team head coach Montse Tome, whose side also face Belgium and Italy in Group B, told a press conference: “Initially all the tests came back fine but the last one confirmed she has viral meningitis. “The word is scary but the doctor tells me it’s under control. She will remain hospitalised; we don’t know the timeline of her recovery. “She’s an extremely important player for us and we will wait for her, no matter what, as long as we have to.” Bonmati was a key member of the Spain squad which won the 2023 World Cup – following victory over England in the final – and the 2024 Nations League. Press Association Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Spain star Aitana Bonmati in hospital with viral meningitis days before Euro 2025”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Spain star Aitana Bonmati in hospital with viral meningitis days before Euro 2025”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... Get Well Soon News in 60 seconds FreePremier League Brentford place trust in Keith Andrews after Mauricio Pochettino talks David Sneyd Western Force v British & Irish Lions FreePodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly Mayo 'relieve' McStay | Dublin v Tyrone & Kerry v Armagh previews 'Forefathers of the club' - the uncle-nephew duo driving Monaghan's All-Ireland charge 'He's the perfect person for this tour' - Ireland captaincy a great opportunity for Casey STEEL SHARPENS STEEL 'We were blown away': How the Dubs discovered their hard edge through Tyrone battles Declan Bogue 'Not taking the lead is hurting us' - Pat's slump in form continues Western Force v British & Irish Lions World Rowing Cup Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy to face off in World Rowing Cup semi-final Men in the Middle GAA announce referees for All-Ireland senior hurling semi-finals A Star is Born 'The best day of my life' - Irish teenager Alex Dunne makes superb F1 debut for McLaren more from us Investigates Daft.ie Property Magazine Allianz Home Magazine The 42 Sports Magazine TG4 Entertainment Magazine Money Diaries The Journal TV Journal Media Advertise With Us About FactCheck Our Network FactCheck Knowledge Bank Terms & Legal Notices Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition more from us TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Journal Media Advertise With Us Our Network The Journal FactCheck Knowledge Bank Terms & Legal Notices Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition © 2025 Journal Media Ltd Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition Switch to Desktop Switch to Mobile The 42 supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie Report an error, omission or problem: Your Email (optional) Create Email Alert Create an email alert based on the current article Email Address One email every morning As soon as new articles come online Sign in or create a free account To continue reading create a free account Or sign into an existing account