Published: 09:05, October 27, 2026 | Updated: 09:09, October 27, 2026
Harry Kane, Alexia Putellas win Ballon d'Or award
By Xinhua
England's soccer player Harry Kane (right) and Spain's Alexia Putellas win the player of the year trophy during the Ballon d'Or ceremony at the London Palladium Theatre in London, England, Oct 26, 2026. (PHOTO/AP)

LONDON – Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or award on Monday, becoming England's first winner in 25 years.

Alexia Putellas won the women's Ballon d'Or after leading FC Barcelona to four trophies last season, before joining London City Lionesses in the summer. This is her third women's Ballon d'Or award after 2021 and 2022.