England’s Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or, Alexia Putellas takes women’s award
Bayern Munich striker becomes the first Englishman to win the prestigious award in 25 years, after Michael Owen in 2001.
Al Jazeera English reports: Bayern Munich striker becomes the first Englishman to win the prestigious award in 25 years, after Michael Owen in 2001.
The story is also being covered by France 24. France 24 adds: Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season.
This sports story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Ballon, England’s Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- Ballon, England’s Harry Kane, Alexia Putellas, Englishman
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- Al Jazeera EnglishEngland’s Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or, Alexia Putellas takes women’s award
- France 24Harry Kane ends England's 25-year Ballon d'Or drought, Putellas wins third crown
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