Kane and Putellas win Ballon d’Or awards

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Harry Kane won the Ballon d’Or on Monday, becoming the first Englishman in 25 years to claim the prize. The Bayern Munich striker scored 73 goals for club and country last season. Kane topped a nominee list including Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, and Lionel Messi. He also led England to a third-place World Cup finish this past summer. Spain’s Alexia Putellas won her third women’s Ballon d’Or, ending Aitana Bonmati’s three-year reign. Putellas, now with London City Lionesses, helped Barcelona win the Women’s Champions League and Spain win the Women’s Nations League.


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