Harry Kane has won the Ballon d'Or award, becoming the first English player to receive the honor in 25 years. According to reports, Kane had a remarkable season, scoring 61 goals in 51 games and leading England to the semifinals.

He also broke Bayern Munich's goalscoring record and finished the campaign with 73 goals for club and country. Kane's achievement marks a significant milestone for English football, ending a long drought since Michael Owen last won the award in 2001.

The Ballon d'Or ceremony was held in London, where Kane was recognized as the world's best player. Both Al Jazeera and BBC have reported on Kane's win, confirming his status as the first English player to win the award in over two decades.

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