Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or; Alexia Putellas claims third Ballon d'Or Feminin

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Harry Kane of Bayern Munich won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, while Spain's Alexia Putellas of London City claimed her record-tying third Ballon d'Or Feminin, marking the first English men's winner in 25 years. Kane, 33, scored 64 goals across club and country last season, including 36 in the Bundesliga and 14 in the Champions League. He previously finished as high as 10th in 2024, and joins Michael Owen as recent English winners. Putellas, 32, ended Aitana Bonmati's three-year streak, winning her first award since 2022. She contributed 26 goals and 15 assists in 53 matches, helping Barcelona win four trophies and Spain claim the UEFA Nations League.


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