Kane and the most Spanish Ballon d'Or

Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or in London, surpassing Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé, while Alexia Putellas reclaimed her title, marking a strong Spanish presence at the event. The ceremony celebrated Spanish football, with eight out of thirteen awards going to Spanish players and coaches. Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona, expressed pride in the club's nominations. Lamine Yamal received the Kopa Trophy for the best player under 21, while Cata Coll and Unai Simón won the Yashin Trophy for best goalkeepers. Bukayo Saka received the Sócrates Award for social impact, and the PSG won the best men's team award. The event highlighted the dominance of Spanish football in both men's and women's categories, despite some chaos surrounding the ceremony.