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English star Harry Kane, striker for Bayern Munich, was awarded the Ballon d'Or for the best player in the world for 2026 during the ceremony held in London in its seventieth edition. Kane received this prestigious award, presented by France Football magazine, for the first time in his career, adding a remarkable achievement to his personal record after surpassing a group of the world's top football players. The Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazário presented the award to the English star amid enthusiastic applause from the audience, marking a special moment during the event honoring one of football's brightest stars. Kane triumphed over a list of 30 prominent nominees including Frenchman Kylian Mbappé, Spaniard Lamine Yamal, Frenchman Ousmane Dembélé, Georgian Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Argentine Lionel Messi, Frenchman Michael Olise, Norwegian Erling Haaland, Spaniard Rodri, and his English compatriot Fabián Ruiz.
