Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or in London

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Harry Kane of Bayern Munich won the 2026 Ballon d'Or in London last night, becoming the first English player to win the award since Michael Owen in 2001. Kane, who scored 73 goals in 65 matches last season, thanked his family, coaches, and Tottenham Hotspur in his acceptance speech. He is the fifth English player to win the award, following Stanley Matthews, Bobby Charlton, Kevin Keegan, and Owen. The ceremony also saw Spain dominate, winning eight trophies, including Lamine Yamal as best young player and Alexis Putellas winning her third women's Ballon d'Or. Bukayo Saka received the Socrates Award for his charity work.


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