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Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or amid chaotic London ceremony

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 11:19 PM

Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or amid chaotic London ceremony

Summary

Harry Kane was awarded the Ballon d'Or at the ceremony in London on October 26, 2026, marking the first time the event was held outside France. Prior to the announcement, there were significant disruptions, including a 45-minute delay due to traffic, and confusion over 'leaks' that prematurely revealed multiple potential winners. An incident involving an aggressive photographer occurred live on air during coverage of the red carpet arrivals. Despite the chaos, Kane delivered an emotional acceptance speech, celebrating his achievement as the top scorer in Europe for the 2025/26 season.

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By the Numbers

•The ceremony delayed by 45 minutes due to traffic issues.
•Several articles mistakenly published claimed Kane, Yamal, and Mbappe were winners.
•An aggressive photographer disrupted live coverage, leading to on-air tensions.
•Kane's award follows his record-breaking goal tally in the season.

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11:19 PMYahoo Sports — The Ballon d'Or chaos you may have missed including winner 'leaks', an angry photographer incident and why fans yelled

What they're saying

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Leading up to Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or triumph were several chaotic moments that earmarked a haphazard run-up to the big moment at the end of the gala in London.
— Yahoo Sports

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