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Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas Claim 2026 Ballon d'Or Honors

Hindustan Times2h
THE BRIEF
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England striker Harry Kane won the men's Ballon d'Or at the London Palladium ceremony, becoming the first Englishman to win the award in 25 years.

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Spain's Alexia Putellas claimed her third career Ballon d'Or Feminin title, extending Spain's run to six consecutive years with a winner in the category.

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Spanish players and clubs secured eight of the 13 awards presented, with Luis de la Fuente winning men's coach of the year and Barcelona taking women's club of the year.