- Harry Kane has won the Ballon d'Or at the London Palladium, becoming the fifth Englishman to receive football’s premier individual honour and the first in 25 years.
- The Bayern Munich striker claimed the award following a remarkable season in which he scored 73 goals in 64 games across all competitions for club and country.
- Kane topped the vote by 100 international journalists, finishing ahead of contenders Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal, with Yamal named the world's best young player.
- Spain's Alexia Putellas collected her third women's Ballon d'Or during the ceremony, while England's Bukayo Saka was recognised for his charitable work.
- Accepting the trophy after a delay to the event, Kane expressed his gratitude to his wife, Kate, highlighting her constant support throughout his career.
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Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d’Or as England captain beats Yamal and Mbappe to top prize
