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Kane and Putellas Take the Ballon d'Or Prizes

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England striker Harry Kane and Spanish midfielder Alexia Putellas received the 2026 Ballon d'Or awards at a ceremony in London on October 26. Kane won the men's prize, while Putellas took the women's award.

According to UEFA, the event was held in London for the first time as the awards marked their 70th anniversary. Kane plays for Bayern Munich; Putellas played for Barcelona before moving to London City Lionesses.

Source: UEFA, 2026-10-27. https://www.uefa.com/news-media/news/02aa-21ec75ddadcd-43023dfa1670-1000--alexia-putellas-and-harry-kane-win-2026-ballon-d-ortm-awards/

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1. What was unusual about the location of the 2026 ceremony?

   1. It was the first time the awards were held in London
   2. It was the first time the awards were held in Barcelona
   3. It returned to London after being held there many times

2. Which club did Putellas play for before moving to London City Lionesses?

   1. Barcelona
   2. Bayern Munich
   3. London City Lionesses

Your turn

Identify the two winners and explain what was new about the location of the ceremony.

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