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. He becomes the fifth Englishman to win the trophy, 25 years after Michael Owen.
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Ballon d'Or winner Kane explains how his game has evolved
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