Harry Kane wins the Ballon d'Or
The England captain becomes the first Englishman since 2001 to win the men's award. Alexia Putellas wins the women's prize for a third time.
Harry Kane has won the men's Ballon d'Or, football's best-known individual award, becoming the first English player to take it since Michael Owen in 2001.
The Bayern Munich and England striker, 33, was honoured at the 70th edition of the awards, held for the first time in London, at the London Palladium. He scored 61 goals in 51 games for Bayern last season as the club won a domestic double, and helped England finish third at the 2026 World Cup.
Spain's Alexia Putellas won the women's Ballon d'Or for the third time, equalling the record. The Barcelona midfielder captained her club to four trophies last season.
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