Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or in London, beating Mbappe and Yamal

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Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or at the Palladium Theatre in London, with Brazilian legend Ronaldo announcing the result. He beat Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal for the award. Kane responded on X with the message "Work hard in silence. Let success be your noise. 🏆," which drew millions of impressions. The Bayern Munich striker's win capped a strong year for the England captain. The ceremony was significant as it took place on home soil for Kane. The award carries no direct financial prize but offers indirect monetary benefits through endorsements and other opportunities.


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