Harry Kane wins first Ballon d'Or after record-breaking Bayern Munich season

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Harry Kane won his first Ballon d'Or on Tuesday after a standout 2025/26 season with Bayern Munich, scoring 61 goals in 51 games and winning three trophies with the German club. The 33-year-old England striker claimed the Bundesliga, German Cup, and Supercup, plus the Golden Boot for his 36 league goals. He also scored six goals at the 2026 World Cup, where England finished third. Kane became the fifth English player to win the award. Vitinha was the highest-placed Portuguese player in 14th, while Alexia Putellas won the women's Ballon d'Or for the third time. Lionel Messi holds the men's record with eight awards.


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