Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or award

Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or award on Monday, becoming England's first winner in 25 years. Kane struck 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season, propelling the German giants to a league and cup double and England to the World Cup semi-finals.

The 33-year-old former Tottenham forward has been the leading scorer in the Bundesliga for three consecutive seasons and was Europe's top overall club goalscorer for the 2025-26 campaign. Alexia Putellas won the women's Ballon d'Or after leading FC Barcelona to four trophies last season, before joining London City Lionesses in the summer. This is her third women's Ballon d'Or award after 2021 and 2022.