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Kane favoured to win Ballon d'Or award in London

England captain leads contenders Yamal and Mbappe for football's top individual honour.

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At a glance

  • Harry Kane is the favourite to win the Ballon d'Or
  • The award will be presented at a ceremony in London on Monday
  • Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe are also contenders

Harry Kane is the leading candidate to win the Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in London on Monday, according to reports. The England captain faces competition from Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe in what is described as a competitive race for the award recognising the world's best footballer.

Why it matters

The Ballon d'Or is football's most prestigious individual award, recognising exceptional performance at the highest level of the sport.

Original reporting

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