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Harry Kane has won the Ballon d'Or, becoming the first Bayern player to do so since 1981.
Prince William joined the chorus of congratulations that reached Harry Kane for winning the Ballon d'Or, defining the Bayern striker - and former Tottenham player - an "exceptional captain" and an "extraordinary footballer". England manager Thomas Tuchel said he was "thrilled" by Kane's victory, calling his success a "great honour". The "Three Lions" captain became the first Bayern player to win the Ballon d'Or since Karl-Heinz Rummenigge in 1981.
Kylian Mbappé, striker for Real Madrid and the French national team, took second place, while Lamine Yamal, a talent for Barcelona and Spain, completed the podium of awards awarded last night in London.

Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d'Or at the London Palladium, becoming the first Englishman to triumph since 2001 after a 73-goal season. In the women's category, the award went to Alexia Putellas, with her third success.

French footballer Kylian Mbappé has been banned from two Chinese brands, including Dongpeng, after a video in which he appeared to joke about former leader Mao Zedong.

English striker Harry Kane and Spanish Alexia Putellas won the 2026 Ballon d'Or in the ceremony held at the London Palladium Theatre. Among the winners were also Luis de la Fuente, Lamine Yamal and PSG.

Analysis of the male and female Ballon d'Or candidates. Among the favorites are Kane, Mbappé and Yamal for the men, while Alexia Putellas leads the women's challenge. The awarding of collateral prizes and the new 'Boat' recognition is also expected.

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