Harry Kane wins the Ballon d'Or ahead of Mbappé and Yamal
The Bayern Munich striker, 33, is the first English winner in about 25 years after 61 goals in 51 club games; Alexia Putellas won the women's award for a third time.
Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in London, finishing ahead of Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, Rodri and Lionel Messi, The National reported. He is the first English winner in about 25 years.
Kane, 33, scored 61 goals in 51 games for Bayern Munich last season and 73 in all, including six at the World Cup, where he led England to the semi-finals.
“Work hard when nobody is watching.”
Harry Kane, Bayern Munich and England striker
Alexia Putellas won the women's Ballon d'Or for a third time. Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona were named clubs of the year, Bukayo Saka received the Socrates Award for humanitarian work and Yamal took the young player award for a third time.
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- The National27 Oct
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