GOLAZONEWSHarry Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d'Or Amid Rigging Claims from Guti
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- Harry Kane claimed the 2026 Ballon d'Or award during the ceremony in London.
- Real Madrid legend Guti alleged that the outcome was rigged.
- Kylian Mbappe finished as the runner-up with the Ballon de Plata.
Harry Kane was awarded the 2026 Ballon d'Or following the ceremony held in London. The event also saw Kylian Mbappe finish as the runner-up, securing the Ballon de Plata.
However, the outcome sparked controversy when Real Madrid legend Guti criticized the decision. Guti publicly claimed that Kane's victory appeared to be staged or fixed.
Meanwhile, Spanish media analysis pointed out that Brazilian football continues to experience a drought in the main individual categories since Kaká's last victory.