Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or, ending his 'magnificent loser' label

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Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or on Monday, October 26, in London, becoming the first English player to claim the award since Michael Owen in 2001. The 33-year-old Bayern Munich striker beat Kylian Mbappé and Yamine Lamal in the vote by 100 international journalists. Kane succeeds French forward Ousmane Dembélé in the rankings after a remarkable season, scoring 73 goals in 65 matches for Bayern Munich and England. His tally was surpassed only by Lionel Messi's 82 goals in 2010-2011. The London-born player, nicknamed "Prince Harry," received the trophy for the first time in his career. He expressed pride and honor at the ceremony, noting the special significance of winning in his home city.


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