# Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d'Or titles

https://mins.news/en/item/117160

- CBC News, 2026-10-27 02:22 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/fifa-ballon-d-or-kane-putellas-9.7397281?cmp=rss

> Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or, after prolific scoring last season. Spain star Alexia Putellas claimed her record-equaling third women’s title after leading her former club Barcelona to multiple trophies last season.

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