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Harry Kane wins the Ballon d'Or, ending England's 25-year wait

Harry Kane, captain of the England national team and forward for Bayern, received the men's Ballon d'Or for the first time on Monday at the Palladium Theatre in London. According to Deutsche Welle, the 33-year-old footballer scored 73 goals in 65 matches for club and country last season. He became the first Englishman since 2001, when Michael Owen received the award. Kane finished ahead of Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé. Under his leadership, England reached the World Cup semi-final, and Bayern won both the German league and cup titles. The women's Ballon d'Or was won for the third time by Spain's Alexia Putellas.