Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or, with Kylian Mbappé in second ahead of Lamine Yamal
Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, which was awarded in London for the first time.
France 24 reports: Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, which was awarded in London for the first time.
He becomes the fifth Englishman to win the trophy, 25 years after Michael Owen.
This sports story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Harry Kane, Ballon and Kylian Mbappé.
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