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  "id": 16678086,
  "title": "England forward Kane crowned Ballon d'Or winner, Putellas wins women's award",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/england-forward-kane-crowned-ballon-dor-winner-putellas-wins-womens-16678086",
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  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-26T23:19:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
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    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1564327/england-forward-kane-crowned-ballon-dor-winner-putellas-wins-womens"
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  "account": "LONDON: Harry Kane claimed the prestigious Ballon d'Or award on Monday, marking his victory in an unprecedented season. The Bayern Munich and England forward secured the accolade for the first Englishman in 25 years since Michael Owen's win in 2001. Overwhelmed with emotion, Kane expressed his gratitude to the voters and acknowledged the difficulty of the competition. Spain's Alexia Putellas took home the Ballon d'Or Feminin award for the third time, following a successful treble-winning campaign with Barcelona. Kane's impressive goal-scoring record throughout the season, with 61 goals in 51 games, cemented his status as one of football's greatest strikers. His leadership and consistency were instrumental in England's semi-final run at the World Cup, where he scored six crucial goals. At 33 years old, Kane has finally achieved his lifelong dream of winning the most coveted individual football award.",
  "summary": "LONDON: Harry Kane completed his long quest for football’s highest individual honour on Monday, with the Bayern Munich and England striker winning the Ballon d’Or after a record-breaking season that cemented his status as one of the game’s greatest goalscorers.",
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