Rodri and Yamal Split Votes, Handing Kane Ballon d'Or Win

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France Football editor-in-chief Vincent Garcia revealed that vote-splitting among Spain's World Cup-winning players cost them the Ballon d'Or, allowing England's Harry Kane to win the award. No Spanish player finished in the top places. Garcia told L'Equipe that Rodri and Lamine Yamal divided votes within the Spanish camp, with Yamal scoring only one goal and starting the tournament injured. He also noted the team's collective strength made it hard for jurors to single out one player. Garcia confirmed Kane edged Kylian Mbappe by a margin smaller than the 41-point gap in 2024, citing Kane's 73 goals and Bundesliga title. He refused to reveal his own vote, promising full results Saturday.


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