Harry Kane wins 2025/26 Ballon d'Or in London, beating Mbappe and Yamal

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Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane won the 2025/26 Ballon d'Or, beating Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe and Barcelona's Lamine Yamal. The ceremony was held in London for the first time, marking the award's 70th anniversary. This is Kane's first Ballon d'Or victory, making him the first English winner since Michael Owen in 2001. He also finished as the season's top scorer. Yamal won the Kopa Trophy for the third consecutive year, a record achievement. Russian goalkeeper Matvey Safonov lost the Yashin Trophy to Spain's Unai Simon. Spain's Luis de la Fuente won best coach, and Alexia Putellas won the women's Ballon d'Or for the third time. PSG was named best men's club.


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