Kane tipped to beat Yamal, Mbappe to Ballon d'Or glory
Harry Kane is favourite to become England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years when the award is presented in London on Monday, but he faces stiff competition from La Liga pair Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe.- 'I deserve it' - Yamal finished second to Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele last year and the 19-year-old Barcelona superstar seems destined to be a Ballon d'Or winner one day.
Harry Kane is the frontrunner to win the Ballon d'Or award for the first time in 25 years in London on Monday. The German forward enjoyed an exceptional season, scoring 73 goals in 65 matches for Bayern Munich and England. However, he will face tough competition from Lamine Yamal of La Liga and Kylian Mbappe, who are also in the running for the prestigious prize.
Alexia Putellas is expected to secure her third women's Ballon d'Or win, ending Aitana Bonmati's three-year reign. The award ceremony marks the first time it will be held in London, 70 years after the inaugural presentation to England's Stanley Matthews. While Kane's chances seem promising, his semi-final exits in the Champions League and World Cup may make winning the award a challenge.
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