Harry Kane ends England's 25-year wait for a Ballon d'Or winner – video
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Harry Kane has been awarded the Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in London, becoming the first English player to win the trophy in 25 years. The Bayern Munich striker secured the honor after finishing ahead of co-favorites Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé.
This achievement marks a significant milestone for English football, ending a quarter-century drought since Michael Owen last claimed the title. The award recognizes Kane as the latest in a historical lineage of English winners, placing his individual performance in the context of past recipients such as Stanley Matthews.
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BBC Sport (GB)Historical comparison and ranking of English winners
Guardian Sport (GB)Focus on the end of a 25-year national drought
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