The 70th Ballon d’Or Award ceremony took place in London on October 26, marking a historic occasion as Harry Kane, representing Bayern Munich and England, became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Men’s Ballon d’Or. Alexia Putellas of Barcelona and Spain secured her third Women’s Ballon d’Or. Other notable winners included Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, Spain) for Men’s Young Talent and Vicky López (Barcelona, Spain) for Women’s Young Talent. Cata Coll (Barcelona, Spain) was named Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year, while Unai Simón (Athletic Club, Spain) won the Men’s Goalkeeper award. Barcelona was recognized as the Women’s Club of the Year, and Paris Saint-Germain as the Men’s Club of the Year. Pere Romeu (Barcelona) and Luis de La Fuente (Spain) received the Women’s and Men’s Coach of the Year awards, respectively. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal, England) was honored with the Socrates Award.