ESPN FC 11 hours ago · 26 Oct 2026

Kane beats Mbappé, Yamal to win Ballon d'Or, England's 1st in 25 years

Harry Kane has become the first Englishman to win the Ballon d'Or in 25 years after beating Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal to the award in London on Saturday.

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