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Wembley adorned in gold: Kane reveals who he would dedicate the Ballon d'Or to | Goal.com South Africa
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The England captain is seeking to become the first Englishman to win the men’s Ballon d’Or since Michael Owen claimed the award in 2001.
Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal Challenge Kane France forward Kylian Mbappé is among Kane’s closest challengers in the bookmakers’ odds.
The Bayern Munich striker claimed his first Ballon d’Or after a season in which he scored 73 goals for club and country.
He helped Bayern win the Bundesliga and DFB Cup, with the German club also lifting the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup.
Putellas takes women’s award Alexia Putellas won the Women’s Ballon d’Or for the third time , adding the 2026 award to her victories in 2021 and 2022.
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