Kane and Putellas Honoured at London's Ballon d'Or Ceremony
The annual awards recognise individual performances in men's and women's football.
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Source: UEFA, 2026-10-27.
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Identify the main award winners and explain how the event marked its history.
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Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas received the men’s and women’s awards. The ceremony marked 70 years since the prize began and was the first held in London.
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