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

England’s soccer player Harry Kane wins the trophy for striker of the year during the Ballon d’Or ceremony at the London Palladium Theatre in London, England, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 . Kin Cheung/AP

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LONDON — Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday thanks to his prolific scoring last season.

Kane scored 73 goals for club and country last campaign — he was Europe’s top