Harry Kane named Ballon d'Or winner in London, ending England's 25-year wait
Alexia Putellas claims third women's title as ceremony delayed by traffic and premature posts
Harry Kane ended England's 25-year drought by winning the men's Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in London, where he thanked his Bayern Munich teammates and his wife, Kate. The women's award went to Spain's Alexia Putellas for the third time. The event at the London Palladium was delayed by 45 minutes due to traffic, and organisers faced embarrassment after accidentally publishing articles that suggested a winner beforehand.