Harry Kane wins men's Ballon d'Or

Harry Kane won his first Ballon d'Or on October 26, following an impressive season with 73 goals in 65 matches. His performance helped Bayern Munich secure a league and cup double and led England to the World Cup semi-finals. Kane has been the Bundesliga's top scorer for three seasons and was the leading scorer in Europe for the 2025-26 season. At the award ceremony, he credited his teammates for their support. This victory marks the first Ballon d'Or win for an English player since Michael Owen in 2001.