Kane beats Yamal and Mbappe to claim Ballon d’Or glory
LONDON, Oct 27 — Harry Kane became England’s first Ballon d’Or winner in 25 years in his native city o...
Harry Kane of England won the prestigious Ballon d'Or award, marking the first time an English player has claimed the honor in 25 years. The ceremony was held in London, where Kane received his trophy alongside Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe, both of France. Kane's win was a testament to his extraordinary performance during the 2022 season, where he scored an impressive 73 goals in 65 games for both club and country.
His success propelled Bayern Munich to a league and cup double, and he scored six goals to help England secure third place at the World Cup. Kane expressed his joy at becoming the first Englishman to win the award since Michael Owen in 2001, highlighting the significance of an English winner in front of his hometown crowd. Spanish athlete Alexia Putellas claimed the women's Ballon d'Or for the third consecutive time, extending Spain's dominance in the award.
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