The rise of Barcelona's Alexia Putellas

"I have faith that I can recover, get back on track and finish what I started," said Putellas, who was ruled out of the European Championships due to a knee injury.

At the beginning of the Euros, the 28-year-old asked why he had spent so much time dreaming.

I won't do that.

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After winning the Ballon d'Or, Putellas scored 27 goals for Spain and made 100 appearances.

Spain have never reached a major tournament final.

I've been very fortunate for a while. She said that she only feels gratitude for all the happiness that she feels every day.

A new stage begins for me. I've never gone more than a week without kicking a football, training or playing.

I will be a fan and I will live and breathe from the stands.