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Kane becomes first English Ballon d’Or winner in 25 years

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 27 October 2026, 06:30 UTC ·10 sec listen

Harry Kane has become the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or, finishing ahead of Kylian Mbappé. Spain’s Alexia Putellas claimed her third women’s award, as fans gathered outside the London Palladium and climbed light poles.

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