Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d'Or awards
Kane has won this prestigious men's award for England after 25 years.
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
27 October 2026, 6:46 am · Updated 11:36 pm · 1 min read
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In a ceremony held in London, Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has won the Ballon d'Or award for men. According to a report by DW and France 24, Kane has become the first English player to win this award since Michael Owen in 2001. The 33-year-old Kane scored a total of 73 goals for club and country last season.
Kane played a crucial role in leading Bayern Munich to the Bundesliga and German Cup titles. Additionally, he helped England reach the semi-finals of the World Cup. According to Al Jazeera, Kane thanked his teammates and family. Inspiring young players, he said that his journey was not a direct path to the top and that he has struggled a lot.
In the women's category, Spain's Alexia Putellas has won the Ballon d'Or award for the third time. The 32-year-old Putellas achieved this feat after a successful season with Barcelona. She helped Barcelona win several trophies, including the Champions League. With her victory, Aitana Bonmatí's three-year dominance has come to an end.
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