Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or

Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or, marking the first time a Bayern Munich player has received the award since 1981. The ceremony took place in London, celebrating the 70th anniversary of the award, originally established by France Football. Kylian Mbappé finished second, while Jude Bellingham and Ferran Torres were among the notable players who did not make the top ten. PSG players missed the event due to a postponed match. Kane expressed gratitude to his teammates and coaches during his acceptance speech. In the women's category, Alexia Putellas was named the best player for the third time. Other awards included the best young players and coaches, with Spain dominating several categories.