Kane ends England's 25-year Ballon d'Or wait - how he bucked the trend

Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in London, becoming the first English player to win the award since Michael Owen in 2001. Kylian Mbappé finished second in the voting, according to NPR. Spain's Alexia Putellas won the women's Ballon d'Or for the third time. Fans gathered outside the London Palladium venue during the event.

• BBC — Kane ends England's 25-year Ballon d'Or wait - how he bucked the trend
• NPR — Harry Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d'Or
• BBC — 'A dream come true' - Harry Kane on his Ballon d'Or win

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