Harry Kane: Ballon d’Or for Bayern Munich striker
The England captain ends his country's 25-year wait for the prestigious award after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season, beating competition from Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe.
- Spain star Alexia Putellas won her third women's Ballon d'Or.
- It's the first time an English player has lifted the trophy since Michael Owen in 2001.
- Outside, fans packed the streets and climbed light poles near the London Palladium.
The England captain ends his country's 25-year wait for the prestigious award after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season, beating competition from Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has won football's most prestigious individual prize, beating Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal.
Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, which was awarded in London for the first time.
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