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Harry Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d'Or

Kane was followed in the voting by Kylian Mbappé. Spain star Alexia Putellas won her third women's Ballon d'Or.

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Harry Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d'Or
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Kane was followed in the voting by Kylian Mbappé. Spain star Alexia Putellas won her third women's Ballon d'Or. Our newsroom desk has synthesized the full institutional context, underlying policy benchmarks, and forward outlook below.

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