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Harry Kane wins men's Ballon d'Or; Alexia Putellas takes women's award
England captain Kane becomes the first English winner since Michael Owen in 2001, while Putellas wins the women's award for a third time.
The short version
- England captain Harry Kane won the men's Ballon d'Or on Monday, the first English winner since 2001.[Deutsche Welle]
- Kane's 73 club and country goals last season were reported alongside Bayern Munich's German league and cup double.[Deutsche Welle]
- Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas won the women's Ballon d'Or Feminin for a third time.[Al Jazeera]
Key facts
- England captain Harry Kane won the men's Ballon d'Or for the first time on Monday, becoming the first English player to receive the award since 2001.[Deutsche Welle]
- The last English winner before Kane was Michael Owen, who won the award 25 years ago.[Deutsche Welle]
- Kane scored 73 goals for club and country last season.[Deutsche Welle]
- Kane's goalscoring record helped Bayern Munich secure a German league and cup double last season.[Deutsche Welle]
- Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas won the Ballon d'Or Feminin for the third time.[Al Jazeera]
Sources
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