Harry Kane Wins First Ballon d'Or
The English striker becomes the first player from his nation to win the prestigious award since Michael Owen in 2001.
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Harry Kane has been awarded the Ballon d'Or, becoming the first English player to win the world's best player award since Michael Owen in 2001. The ceremony was held in London.
Last season, Kane scored 61 goals in 51 club matches, setting a new record for a single campaign by a Bayern Munich player. He also represented England, reaching the semi-finals of the World Cup.
Kylian Mbappe, the forward for Real Madrid and France, finished in second place, while Lamine Yamal, an attacker for Barcelona and Spain, secured the third position.