Harry Kane claims men’s Ballon d’Or to end England’s 25-year wait for winner | Ballon d’Or
By: Barney Ronay at the London Palladium | Published: 2026-10-26 23:11:22 | Source: www.theguardian.com
Harry Kane is the Ballon d’Or winner for 2026, the first Englishman to win football’s most prestigious individual trophy in 25 years.
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Two hours into a lavishly excitable ceremony at the Palladium Theatre in London, Kane’s name emerged from the final envelope to wild cheers inside the auditorium. The women’s Ballon d’Or, awarded moments earlier, was won by Alexia Putellas of London…

