Harry Kane And Alexia Putellas Crowned Ballon d'Or Winners

England striker Harry Kane won the men's Ballon d'Or on Monday, becoming the first Englishman to claim the prestigious football award since Michael Owen in 2001.

Kane scored 61 goals in 51 games for Bayern Munich during a record-breaking season, leading the German club to a domestic double and helping England reach the World Cup semi-finals.

Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas won the Ballon d'Or Feminin for the third time after securing a treble with Barcelona during the 2025-26 campaign.