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 Aitana Bonmati working out on an exercise bike on Tuesday.Alamy Stock Photo Freeeuro 2025 Spain star Bonmati recovering well from meningitis, says coach Tome The two-time Ballon d’Or winner is back in training with the Spanish squad after being hospitalised last week. 4.52pm, 2 Jul 2025 Share options AITANA BONMATI IS on the road to recovery from the viral meningitis scare which has kept her out of Spain’s Euro 2025 opener against Portugal, coach Montse Tome said on Wednesday. Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Bonmati was hospitalised last week after being struck with the illness, but is back training with the Spain squad ahead of the world champions’ Group B debut in Bern on Thursday. Advertisement “Aitana is making good progress. Yesterday she did part of her training with the rehabilitation specialist, but she was working completely separately,” said Tome. “Today she will do some work with the team, but we have to slow her down. Her health is paramount.” Midfielder Bonmati is the biggest star of the women’s game and her absence in the lead-up to the tournament is a major setback for Spain’s hopes of winning their first European title. Her Barcelona teammate and fellow double Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas will have extra responsibility on her shoulders in Spain’s campaign in Switzerland. – © AFP 2025 Viewcomments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Spain star Bonmati recovering well from meningitis, says coach Tome”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Spain star Bonmati recovering well from meningitis, says coach Tome”. 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... This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy before taking part. Leave a Comment Submit a report Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines. Damaging the good reputation of someone, slander, or libel. 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