Revealed: Scottish journalist did not include Kylian Mbappe in his Ballon d'Or voting - separately, investigation launched into suspicious bets that returned £149,000 and predicted Harry Kane's glory

A Scottish journalist excluded Mbappe from his Ballon d'Or ballot while Kane won; authorities investigate suspicious betting that predicted Kane's victory and returned £149,000.

Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or at Monday's ceremony in London, narrowly beating Kylian Mbappe in the race for the world's best player. A Scottish journalist did not include Mbappe in his voting ballot. Separately, an investigation has been launched into suspicious betting activity that predicted Kane's win and returned £149,000 to bettors, raising questions about the integrity of the award process.