Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or; Alexia Putellas takes women's prize

Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane has won the Ballon d'Or, becoming the first Englishman to claim it since Michael Owen in 2001. Kane scored 61 goals in 51 games for Bayern in 2025-26 as they won a domestic league and cup double. Alexia Putellas won the women's award for a record-equalling third time at the London ceremony.