The Ballon d’Or gala held special meaning for Mexico, as Charlyn Corral became the first Mexican female footballer to receive an award at the ceremony, taking home the Top Goalscorer prize. The Pachuca player scored 49 goals in 49 matches to claim one of the night’s most prestigious awards.
Reactions and Pride Across Mexico
Corral received her award alongside Harry Kane and declared: “When you do things from the heart, it’s all worth it.” Following her international recognition on the global football stage, all of Mexico reacted and applauded the achievement.
Pachuca expressed immense pride in their player, who was moved to tears by her nomination. Concacaf also extended official congratulations, celebrating the milestone as a moment of national pride and highlighting the star as the jewel of Liga MX Femenil.
Numerous teams and figures, including Amaury Vergara, joined in sending congratulatory messages. With these deeply moving words and achievements, Charlyn Corral reached the greatest success of her outstanding football career.
