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NewsWPLG Local 10October 26, 2026Miami-Dade County

Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas Win Ballon d’Or Awards

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Harry Kane won the men's Ballon d'Or on Monday as the first Englishman in 25 years to receive the prize, while Alexia Putellas secured her third women's Ballon d'Or after leading Barcelona to multiple trophies. The ceremony took place in London, marking the first time the event was hosted there.

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Why It Matters

The awards recognize the top international soccer players of the season, with Kane breaking a 25-year drought for English male players and Putellas reclaiming the title after previous knee injuries.

Key Facts

  • Harry Kane won the men's Ballon d'Or, becoming the first Englishman to win the award in 25 years.
  • Kane scored 73 goals for club and country last season and captained England to a third-place finish at the World Cup.
  • Alexia Putellas won her third women's Ballon d'Or after leading Barcelona to multiple trophies, including the Women's Champions League.
  • The ceremony was held in London for the first time to honor the inaugural winner, Stanley Matthews, in 1956.
  • Michael Owen was the last Englishman to win the award prior to Kane, in 2001.
  • Putellas joined the London City Lionesses in the offseason and helped Spain win the Women's Nations League.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationLondon City Lionesses“Alexia Putellas's current club team.”PersonStanley Matthews“Inaugural Ballon d'Or winner in 1956.”PersonLionel Messi“Nominee for the Ballon d'Or.”PersonGary Lineker“Former England World Cup scorer surpassed by Kane.”OrganizationBayern Munich“Harry Kane's club team.”OrganizationBarcelona“Alexia Putellas's former club team.”PersonLamine Yamal“Nominee for the Ballon d'Or.”PersonAitana Bonmati“Spain teammate and former Ballon d'Or winner.”PersonKylian Mbappe“Nominee for the Ballon d'Or.”PersonHarry Kane“Winner of the men's Ballon d'Or and Bayern Munich striker.”PersonMichael Owen“Previous English Ballon d'Or winner in 2001.”locationLondon“Host city for the Ballon d'Or ceremony.”PersonAlexia Putellas“Winner of the women's Ballon d'Or and London City Lionesses midfielder.”