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England’s Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or, Alexia Putellas takes women’s award
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Bayern Munich striker becomes the first Englishman to win the prestigious award in 25 years, after Michael Owen in 2001.
Bayern Munich striker becomes the first Englishman to win the prestigious award in 25 years, after Michael Owen in 2001.
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