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How Harry Kane Defeated Kylian Mbappe to Win Ballon d’Or
According to Vanguard, France Football has released the voting details for the latest Ballon d’Or awards. England striker Harry Kane secured the prestigious trophy by defeating Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe with a narrow margin of just 28 points under the current voting criteria.
The Bayern Munich star obtained 40 top picks from the panel of one hundred journalists, accumulating 1,055 points overall. Meanwhile, France skipper Mbappe collected 23 top selections, finishing closely in second position with 1,027 total points. Kane becomes the first English player to win since 2001.
Spain international Lamine Yamal claimed third position with 881 points, trailing the winner by 174 points. The outcome represents the closest contest in the award's recent structure, topping the previous tightest gap recorded when Rodri finished 41 points ahead of Vinicius Junior in 2024.
Sources: Vanguard
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