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Harry Kane Becomes First Englishman in 25 Years to Win the Ballon d’Or

  • On Monday, October 26, 2026, England captain Harry Kane won the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or at the London Palladium, marking the ceremony's 70th anniversary.
  • Kane secured the accolade following a 73-goal campaign for Bayern Munich and England, becoming the first English winner in 25 years since Michael Owen in 2001.
  • The gala experienced disruption after the official website prematurely published articles declaring Kane, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappé as winners, prompting a 30-minute ceremony delay.
  • Alexia Putellas won the women's Ballon d'Or for the third time, with London City Lionesses midfielder previously claiming the award in 2021 and 2022.
  • Kane's victory positions him at football's pinnacle while setting the stage for future rivalries with younger stars Yamal and Mbappé as the sport's competitive landscape evolves.
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Trivela broke the news on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
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