Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or; Putellas takes women's award

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Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or as the world's best male footballer, his first such award, while Alexia Putellas took the women's prize. Kane's Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and Super Cup, with his 36 league goals earning the European Golden Shoe. He is the first English winner in 25 years. Putellas won her third Ballon d'Or after moving from Barcelona to London City. Paris Saint-Germain was named men's team of the year, while Barcelona won the women's team award. Spain and Barcelona dominated other categories, including Unai Simón as goalkeeper and Lamine Yamal as best young player.


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