Aitana Bonmatí, a key Barcelona player, embarked on a new professional path by trading her football boots for a microphone. Following a trophy-laden 2025/26 season with Barcelona—including the Champions League, Primera Iberdrola, Copa de la Reina, and Spanish Super Cup—Bonmatí joined the TUDN broadcast team in Mexico to serve as a commentator and analyst for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
This role presents new challenges as she temporarily steps away from the pitch to cover the tournament for the Univisión group channel. She shares the studio with former Barça players Juan Pablo Sorín and Jennifer Hermoso.
During the broadcasts, Bonmatí showed genuine enthusiasm, especially reacting to Lionel Messi's outstanding performance in Argentina's opener against Algeria, where Messi scored a historic hat-trick. His 16 World Cup goals matched Miroslav Klose's record, setting a new benchmark in his sixth World Cup appearance.
Bonmatí expressed enduring admiration for Messi, saying, “As a Barça fan, I will always support Messi, wherever he plays.” This career pivot highlights her broad football insight and ambition beyond playing.
Previously, in December, she missed five months due to an injury, interrupting her season. Now, this media experience strengthens her professional profile and influence within football, while she remains one of Barça Femení's leaders.
