HARRY KANE NOMINATED FOR BALLON D'OR AFTER 73-GOAL SEASON

Harry Kane has received a Ballon d'Or nomination following a 73-goal season. Kane captains England and faces competition from two England team-mates among the finalists. Lionel Messi leads the field of nominees for the award. The ceremony will take place in London for the first time.

Rose Lavelle is the only American woman nominated for the Ballon d'Or. The award recognises individual achievement in football across both men's and women's categories. The nomination process draws from performances across the preceding season at both club and international level.

The Ballon d'Or remains one of football's most prestigious individual honours. Messi has won the award nine times previously. The London ceremony will mark a shift in the award's traditional venue and continues to expand recognition across different nations and competitions.