Harry Kane wins the Ballon d'Or ahead of Mbappé and Lamine Yamal

Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or, becoming the first English player in 25 years to receive the award. The Bayern Munich striker, aged 33, was honored at the London Palladium, where he expressed gratitude to his supporters and emphasized resilience for young athletes. Kane's impressive record of 73 goals and three titles with Bayern, along with his leadership and teamwork, contributed to his victory over Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal. He is the fourth Englishman to win the award, following Michael Owen, and the first Bundesliga player to do so in 30 years, marking a significant achievement in his career after years without major trophies.