Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or as Spain dominates awards ceremony

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Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or on Monday in London, receiving the award for the world's best footballer from Brazil's Ronaldo. Alexia Putellas was named the best female player for the third time. Kane scored 72 goals for Bayern Munich and England last season, winning the Bundesliga, German Cup, and Supercup. He finished third at the World Cup with England. Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal placed second and third. Spain dominated the ceremony, winning most awards, including Yamal as best young player and Luis de la Fuente as best coach. The event was marred by accidental early publication of winner articles and a delayed start.


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