Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or, first English winner in 25 years

Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or ahead of Kylian Mbappé, while Spain's Alexia Putellas claimed her third women's award.

AI-written summary · The Chestnut Post · October 27, 2026 at 2:45 AM EDT · How we use AI

Harry Kane has won the Ballon d'Or, becoming the first Englishman to receive the award in 25 years. Kylian Mbappé finished second in the voting.

Spain's Alexia Putellas took the women's Ballon d'Or for the third time.

Crowds of fans filled the streets near the London Palladium, with some climbing light poles.

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