Harry Kane ends England's 25-year Ballon d'Or drought

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Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, becoming the first English player to claim the award since Michael Owen in 2001. The 33-year-old Bayern Munich striker is the fifth English winner of the prestigious prize. Kane earned the honor through his performances with Bayern Munich, who won a domestic treble in Germany this year, and his five goals during England's run to a bronze medal at the 2026 World Cup. He recorded 73 goals and 8 assists in 65 matches last season. Previous English winners include Stanley Matthews (1956), Bobby Charlton (1966), and Kevin Keegan (1978, 1979). Kane also won the Best Striker award at the ceremony, held in London for the first time to mark the award's 70th anniversary.


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