Harry Kane claims men’s Ballon d’Or to end England’s 25-year wait for winner
27 Oct 2026, 05:00 AM

Harry Kane claims men’s Ballon d’Or to end England’s 25-year wait for winner

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Alexia Putellas picks up women’s award for third timeEngland captain acclaimed in London ceremonyHarry Kane is the Ballon d’Or winner for 2026, the first Englishman to win football’s most prestigious individual trophy in 25 years.Two hours into a lavishly excitable ceremony at the Palladium Theatre in London, Kane’s name emerged from the final envelope to wild cheers inside the auditorium. The women’s Ballon d’Or, awarded moments earlier, was won by Alexia Putellas of London City Lionesses, a third Ballon, five years on from her first in the colours of Barcelona. Continue reading...
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