Harry Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d'Or
Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, which was awarded in London for the first time.
Key points
- He becomes the fifth Englishman to win the trophy, 25 years after Michael Owen.
- Outside, fans packed the streets and climbed light poles near the London Palladium.
Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, which was awarded in London for the first time.
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.
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