England’s Harry Kane takes Ballon d’Or, ending 25-year wait for English winner
Harry Kane has won the men's Ballon d'Or, becoming the first English footballer in 25 years to claim the award. The Bayern Munich striker scored 73 goals in 65 games last season, helping his club to a league and cup double and scoring 12 goals for England, including six at the World Cup.
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Harry Kane has become the first English footballer in 25 years to win the men’s Ballon d’Or, the most prestigious individual award in football. The 33-year-old Bayern Munich striker was announced as the winner during a ceremony in London on Monday.
Kane scored an impressive 73 goals in 65 appearances for club and country over the past year, leading Bayern Munich to a league and cup double. For England, he netted 12 goals last season, including six during the World Cup.
French forward Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid finished second, while Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, representing Spain, came third. Yamal also won the young talent of the year award for the third consecutive time.
The Ballon d’Or is awarded annually by France Football magazine, with journalists from the top 100 FIFA-ranked countries voting for the winner. Kane’s achievement is notable as it marks the first time in a quarter-century that an English player has received the honor.