Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d’Or
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October 26, 2026
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LONDON (AP) — Harry Kane won the Ballon d’Or on Monday and became the first Englishman in 25 years to receive the prestigious prize.
The Bayern Munich striker scored 73 goals for club and country last season and smashed scoring records in Germany and at the World Cup, where he captained England to a third-place finish.
Kane was the top vote-getter among nominees who included Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.
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