Kane and Putellas Take the Ballon d'Or Prizes
The annual football awards were presented in London for the first time.
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Source: UEFA, 2026-10-27.
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Identify the two winners and explain what was new about the location of the ceremony.
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Harry Kane won the men’s prize and Alexia Putellas won the women’s award. The ceremony was held in London for the first time.
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