The 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony crowned a new footballing elite, with a top male recipient followed closely by Kylian Mbappé in the voting. Spain’s Alexia Putellas secured her third consecutive women’s Ballon d’Or, cementing her status as the sport’s dominant female player. Outside the London Palladium, jubilant crowds gathered, scaling light poles and filling streets in celebration of the awards. The event highlighted both the global appeal of football and the growing recognition of women’s achievements in the sport.
Kane was followed in the voting by Kylian Mbappé. Spain star Alexia Putellas won her third women's Ballon d'Or. Outside, fans packed the streets and climbed light poles near the London Palladium.
