Harry Kane Wins Ballon d'Or, First Englishman in 25 Years

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Harry Kane has won the Ballon d'Or, becoming the first Englishman to claim the award in 25 years after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season. The announcement was made in London on Monday, where Spain's Alexia Putellas won the women's award for a third time. Putellas, now with London City Lionesses, ended Aitana Bonmati's three-year reign after leading Barcelona to multiple trophies. Putellas previously won in 2021 and 2022 before an ACL injury. Bonmati, who completed a three-peat in 2025, was absent from this year's shortlist after breaking her leg in December.


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