# England’s Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or, Alexia Putellas takes women’s award

https://mins.news/en/item/116588

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-26 23:25 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/26/englands-harry-kane-wins-ballon-dor-alexia-putellas-takes-womens-award?traffic_source=rss

> Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane won the Ballon d’Or, becoming the first Englishman to receive it in 25 years. He scored 61 goals for Bayern in all competitions during 2025–26. Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas won the women’s award for the third time.

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