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Harry Kane wins the Ballon d’Or, the first Englishman to do so since Michael Owen in 2001

The Bayern Munich striker scored 73 goals for club and country. Kylian Mbappé was second and Lamine Yamal third; Alexia Putellas won the women’s award for a record-equalling third time.

By Rational Times Sports Desk · 1 min read

Harry Kane has won the Ballon d’Or, becoming the first Englishman to receive football’s most famous individual award since Michael Owen in 2001. The Bayern Munich and England striker was presented with the trophy at the ceremony on Monday, 26 October, NPR reported.

Kane scored 73 goals for club and country, finishing as Europe’s top scorer. He helped Bayern to a Bundesliga and German Cup double, scoring a hat-trick in the cup final against Stuttgart, and scored six goals at the World Cup, overtaking Gary Lineker as England’s all-time leading scorer at the tournament.

“Anything is possible with hard work, when no one else is watching.” — Harry Kane

“It’s massive for England, for our country,” he said.

Kylian Mbappé finished second and Lamine Yamal third. In the women’s award, Alexia Putellas won for the third time, equalling the record.

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Sources

  1. NPR via WUNC — Harry Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d’Or (27 October)
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