Ballon d’Or Alexia Putellas withdraws from the Women’s Euro

The Spanish player has a knee injury.

Terrible news for Spain and the main interested party on the eve of the opening of the Women’s Euro, in England. Winner of the Ballon d’Or a few months ago, Alexia Putellas must forfeit the European Championship. The Barça player suffers from a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in her knee. Injury picked up in training. The Spanish “Fédé” (RFEF) confirmed this on Tuesday.

The Women’s Euro will take place from July 6 to 31. Les Bleues will begin their journey on July 10, against the Italian team.