BAD BUNNY!

REGGAE Girlz superstar Khadija “Bunny” Shaw has spent her career defying expectations, and she reached another incredible milestone by being recognised as the third-best player in women’s football globally.

On Monday, Shaw finished in the top three of the Women’s Ballon d’Or Rankings, as announced at the awards ceremony in London, England. The Jamaican, who was tipped as one of the favourites, ended behind winner Alexia Putellas of Spain who was recognised for her quadruple-winning season with FC Barcelona last season.

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Shaw is the only Jamaican to have ever been nominated for the Ballon d’Or, male or female, and she created further history by becoming just the fourth player from outside Europe to finish in the top three. She is also only the third North American player to achieve the feat, joining USA’s Megan Rapinoe, who won the award in 2019, and Alex Morgan, who finished third that same year.