Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d'Or and Putellas wins her third

Harry Kane has won the Ballon d’Or, becoming the first Englishman to receive the prestigious award in 25 years. The announcement was made on Monday in London, following a prolific season in which the Bayern Munich striker scored 73 goals for club and country.

Kane secured the honor due to his status as Europe's top scorer, during which he broke scoring records both in Germany and at the World Cup, where he also captained the English national team. At the same ceremony, Alexia Putellas won her third Ballon d’Or title.