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Harry Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d'Or

Voters rewarded Kane’s 73‑goal season and Bayern trophies as decisive factors for the prize.

Harry Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d'Or in London

Ballon d'Or's London Move Marred by Red-Carpet Chaos and Erroneous Winner Posts

De la Fuente Wins Men's Ballon d'Or Coach of the Year

Ballon d'Or Winner to Be Revealed Tonight in London With Kane Favoured

Thuram’s Stoppage-Time Equaliser and Penalty Secure Inter’s 2-1 Win Over Fiorentina

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Ronaldo Credited With Goal in Al Nassr Win as Official Tally Reaches 982

Kane Tops Odds as Ballon d’Or Heads to London with Yamal and Mbappé in Pursuit

Yamal Equals Mbappé’s Teen Champions League Record as Ballon d’Or Spotlight Sharpens

Courtois Names Mbappé His Ballon d'Or Pick

Kane Favoured in Final Build-Up to 2026 Ballon d’Or in London

Ballon d'Or Race Heads to London With Four Clear Frontrunners

Messi's Ballon d'Or Attendance in Doubt After Conflicting Reports

Ronaldo Declares Himself Football’s Greatest as He Nears 1,000 Goals

Yamal Challenges Goals-Only Measure in Ballon d'Or Race

Flick Declares Lamine Yamal Will Be the Best Player in the World

Tchouaméni Names Mbappé, Dembélé and Olise as His Ballon d'Or Choices

Thomas Müller Backs Michael Olise and Kylian Mbappé Over Kane and Yamal for Ballon d'Or

Messi Returns to Argentina Ahead of Oct. 6 Monumental Farewell

Michael Olise Becomes Bundesliga’s Most Valuable Player at €180m