Ballon d’Or 2026 winners crowned at London Palladium
The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony at the London Palladium produced 13 winners, with Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas taking the top individual prizes.
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Kane wins Ballon d’Or as Tuchel salutes England captain
Harry Kane won the Ballon d’Or after a 73-goal season, with England manager Thomas Tuchel congratulating him and the FA lighting the Wembley arch in gold.
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Football figures back different contenders for 2026 Ballon d’Or
SI gathered views from football figures on the 2026 Ballon d’Or, with support voiced for Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi and Harry Kane.
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Owen names Kane, Mbappe and Yamal as Ballon d'Or favourites
Michael Owen named Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal as his three leading picks for the 2026 Ballon d'Or in comments to DAZN.
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Haaland finishes eighth in 2026 Ballon d’Or rankings
Erling Haaland placed eighth in the 2026 Ballon d’Or rankings, returning to the top 10 after a season of 58 goals and 11 assists for club and country.
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Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or in London
England striker Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in London on 26 October.
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Bayern delegation arrives in London for Ballon d'Or ceremony
Bayern Munich's delegation arrived in London before the Ballon d'Or ceremony, where Luis Diaz named Harry Kane as his favourite.
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Real Madrid and Barcelona level before 2026 Ballon d'Or
The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony is in London on 26 October, with Real Madrid and Barcelona level on wins by players representing the clubs.
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