AUCKLAND : Spain's back-to-back Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas is fit and ready to play in the team's opening Women's World Cup match against Costa Rica on Friday, coach Jorge Vilda said.Putellas, who returned to action a few months ago after a long layoff from a knee ligament injury, raised concerns
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's Champions League - Group D - FC Barcelona v Benfica - Johan Cruyff Stadium, Sant Joan Despi, Spain - October 19, 2022 FC Barcelona's Alexia Putellas poses with her Ballon d'Or before the match REUTERS/Albert Gea/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's Champions League Final - FC Barcelona Women's celebrations - Placa Sant Jaume, Barcelona, Spain - June 4, 2023 FC Barcelona's Alexia Putellas celebrates with the trophy on a balcony during a victory event after winning the Women's Champions League REUTERS/Bruna Casas/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's Champions League Final - FC Barcelona Women's celebrations - Placa Sant Jaume, Barcelona, Spain - June 4, 2023 FC Barcelona's Alexia Putellas celebrates during a victory event after winning the Women's Champions League REUTERS/Bruna Casas/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's Champions League Final - FC Barcelona Women's celebrations - Placa Sant Jaume, Barcelona, Spain - June 4, 2023 FC Barcelona's Alexia Putellas speaks during a victory event at Generalitat de Catalunya after winning the Women's Champions League as FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta looks on REUTERS/Bruna Casas/File Photo
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