Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or, Mbappé second

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Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or on Monday, October 26, with Alexia Putellas taking the women's award. Kylian Mbappé finished second, narrowly missing out on the prize. Kane secured the award after scoring 73 goals and providing 8 assists in 65 matches, also winning the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich. He is the first English winner since Michael Owen in 2001, while Mbappé achieved his best-ever ranking. The ceremony in London faced organizational issues, including a congested red carpet. Former Real Madrid player Guti alleged the event was biased towards Kane, and France Football's editor criticized PSG's communication strategy.


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