Harry Kane ends 25-year English wait for Ballon d'Or

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Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or on Monday, becoming the first Englishman to claim the award in 25 years. The Bayern Munich striker scored 73 goals for club and country last season, breaking scoring records in Germany and leading England to third place at the World Cup. He topped nominees including Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi. Spain's Alexia Putellas won her third women's Ballon d'Or, ending teammate Aitana Bonmati's three-year reign. Putellas, now with London City Lionesses, helped Barcelona win multiple trophies and Spain claim the Women's Nations League.


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