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Kane beats Mbappé, Yamal to win Ballon d'Or, England's 1st in 25 years

Harry Kane has become the first Englishman to win the Ballon d'Or in 25 years after beating Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal to the award in London on Saturday.

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Kane thanks Tottenham, Tuchel after Ballon d'Or win

Harry Kane thanked Tottenham for helping him fulfil his dreams and paid tribute to his international teammates after becoming the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d'Or.

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