Harry Kane crowned Ballon d'Or winner, Putellas wins women's award

Harry Kane crowned Ballon d'Or winner, Putellas wins women's award left England's soccer player Harry Kane and Spain's Alexia Putellas win the player of the year trophy during the Ballon d'Or ceremony at the London Palladium Theatre in London, England. AP AP https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/rs9xl9/article71629568.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Britain_Ballon_DOr_Soccer_59794.jpg Kin Cheung England's soccer player Harry Kane and Spain's Alexia Putellas win the player of the year trophy during the Ballon d'Or ceremony at the London Palladium Theatre in London, England, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 . (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) Harry Kane is the first ‌Englishman to win the prestigious award in 25 years, after Michael Owen won ​it in 2001 LONDON Harry Kane completed his long quest for football's highest individual honour on Monday (October 26, 2026), with the Bayern Munich and England striker winning the Ballon d'Or ​after a record-breaking season that cemented his status as one of the game's greatest goalscorers. Mr.