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Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas Win Ballon d'Or Awards

Harry Kane ends England's long wait for the men's prize while Spain's Alexia Putellas claims a record-equalling third women's title.

6 publishers · 6 articles · first seen 26 Oct 2026 · updated 11d ago

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How the odds moved · Will Alexia Putellas win the 2026 Women's Ballon d'Or?
0%50%100%100%7 Oct, 16:21 UTCnowThe Guardian Sport: Alexia Putellas a worthy Ballon d’Or winner but the limited shortlist illustrates flaws · 27 Oct, 12:32 UTCFrance 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines: Harry Kane ends England's 25-year Ballon d'Or drought, Putellas wins third crown · 26 Oct, 23:45 UTCBBC Sport: London City's Putellas wins record-equalling third Ballon d'Or · 26 Oct, 22:47 UTCSI Feed: Alexia Putellas Completes Ultimate Comeback, Wins 2026 Ballon d’Or Feminin · 26 Oct, 22:40 UTCfeeds.bleacherreport.com: Alexia Putellas Makes History with 2026 Ballon d'Or Award Win · 26 Oct, 22:36 UTCSkySports: Putellas wins third Ballon d'Or - why her success is great for the WSL · 26 Oct, 22:30 UTC

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The story so far

6 publishers have covered this in 6 articles since 26 Oct 2026. SkySports published first, on 26 October at 22:30 UTC; feeds.bleacherreport.com followed 7 min later. The most recent article, from The Guardian Sport, appeared on 27 October at 12:32 UTC.

Outlets reporting it: The Guardian Sport (major outlet), SkySports, feeds.bleacherreport.com, SI Feed, BBC Sport, France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines.

3 prediction markets price this story:

  • Will Alexia Putellas win the 2026 Women's Ballon d'Or? — resolved “Yes” on 27 Oct 2026. The market resolves based on who France Football officially names as the 2026 Women's Ballon d'Or winner at the London ceremony on October 26, 2026. If no winner is announced by December 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET, the market resolves to "Other". Readers often mistake the linked story about her third win for the resolution of this specific 2026 award.
  • Barcelona — the market puts it at 21%, with $9k traded in the last 24 hours, closing 19 Jun 2027. The market resolves to Yes if Barcelona wins the 2026-27 Champions League. It resolves to No if they do not win that specific tournament. Readers often mistake this for a bet on any single match or the domestic league title.
  • Barcelona — the market puts it at 41%, with $221 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 8 May 2027. The market resolves to Yes if Barcelona wins the 2026-27 Copa del Rey tournament. It resolves to No if they do not win that specific title. Readers often mistake the linked story about Raphinha becoming captain for the resolution condition, but only the final Copa del Rey winner matters.

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Sources

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  1. Alexia Putellas a worthy Ballon d’Or winner but the limited shortlist illustrates flaws The Guardian Sport ·
  2. Harry Kane ends England's 25-year Ballon d'Or drought, Putellas wins third crown France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
  3. London City's Putellas wins record-equalling third Ballon d'Or BBC Sport
  4. Alexia Putellas Completes Ultimate Comeback, Wins 2026 Ballon d’Or Feminin SI Feed
  5. Alexia Putellas Makes History with 2026 Ballon d'Or Award Win feeds.bleacherreport.com
  6. Putellas wins third Ballon d'Or - why her success is great for the WSL SkySports

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  • Resolved Will Alexia Putellas win the 2026 Women's Ballon d'Or? Yes 11d ago

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  • Kalshi Barcelona 21% −1 $9k 24hends 19 Jun 2027

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  • Kalshi Barcelona 41% +5 $221 24hends 8 May 2027

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