Harry Kane Wins Ballon d'Or, Ending Trophy Drought with Historic Award

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Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or on October 26, becoming the first Englishman to claim the award since Michael Owen in 2001, ending his long trophy drought with a historic individual honor. Kane scored 73 goals for Bayern Munich and England during the 2025-26 season, helping Bayern win the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal. He previously endured defeats in the Champions League final, Euro 2020, and Euro 2024 finals. The 2025 Bundesliga title was Kane's first major club trophy, following his 2023 move from Tottenham, where he became the club's all-time leading scorer and won three Premier League Golden Boots.


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