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England forward Kane crowned Ballon d'Or winner, Putellas wins women's award

Harry Kane completed his long quest for football’s highest individual honour on Monday, winning the Ballon d’Or after a record-breaking season that cemented his status as one of the game’s greatest goalscorers. Kane is the first Englishman to win the prestigious award in 25 years, after Michael Owen won it in 2001. “Wow, wow, wow!” Kane said after taking the stage. “I am almost speechless. Being…

England forward Kane crowned Ballon d'Or winner, Putellas wins women's award

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