Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or as the first English winner in 25 years
- Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or on Monday, local time in London, becoming the first Englishman to receive the prestigious prize in 25 years.
- The Bayern Munich striker scored 73 goals for club and country last season, smashing scoring records in Germany and leading England to a third-place finish at the World Cup this past summer.
- Kane was the top vote-getter among nominees who included Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.
Confirmed
- Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or on Monday, local time in London, becoming the first Englishman to receive the prestigious prize in 25 years.
- The Bayern Munich striker scored 73 goals for club and country last season, smashing scoring records in Germany and leading England to a third-place finish at the World Cup this past summer.
- Kane was the top vote-getter among nominees who included Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.
Sources: Al Jazeera, ABC Australia