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Harry Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d'Or, First English Winner in 25 Years
Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane was crowned the men's Ballon d'Or winner in London. Kylian Mbappé finished second, Lamine Yamal third. Alexia Putellas won the women's award for the third time.
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Kane's victory marks a historic milestone for England, ending a 25-year drought for English Ballon d'Or winners. ActuFoot quoted Jérôme Rothen criticizing Mbappé's campaign for the award; Rothen argued that Mbappé would not have finished second without it.
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