Harry Kane becomes first English Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years

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Harry Kane has won the Ballon d'Or as the world's best footballer, becoming the first Englishman to claim the award in 25 years. Spain's Alexia Putellas won the women's prize at the London ceremony. The 33-year-old Bayern Munich striker led his club to the German title and a Champions League semi-final, while England reached the World Cup semi-finals. Kane beat Spain's Lamine Yamal and France's Kylian Mbappe to the award. The ceremony marked the 70th anniversary of the prize, first won by England's Stanley Matthews in 1956. Lionel Messi, an eight-time winner, was among the 30 nominees.


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