Harry Kane Becomes First Englishman in 25 Years to Win the Ballon d’Or
- Harry Kane is among the leading contenders for the 2026 Ballon d’Or after scoring 73 goals for club and country, while Bayern Munich reached the Champions League semifinals.
- Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé are also major contenders, alongside Rodri, Michael Olise, and Lionel Messi.
- Kane said he does not know whether he won and plans to enjoy the ceremony at London’s Palladium.
- Robert Lewandowski said he supports Yamal while praising Kane and Olise’s seasons.
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Africa: Kane, Putellas Are 2026 Ballon d'Or Winners
Bayern Munich striker, Harry Kane, and London City Lionesses and Spain star Alexia Putellas on Monday claimed the men's and women's Ballon d'Or awards at the event held at the London Palladium Theatre in London, England.
Ballon d'Or winner Kane heads back to Munich for 'special welcome,' Yamal says his 'time will come'
Harry Kane is heading back to Germany for a “special welcome” at Bayern Munich after his historic Ballon d’Or win and also a slightly less glamorous cup game. Kane is the first English winner of the prize in 25 years…
The English striker of the German football champion Bayern Munich, Harry Kane, has been honored with the Ballon d'Or as World Footballer of the Year.
Harry Kane claims Ballon d’Or
Harry Kane on Monday became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or thanks to his prolific scoring last season.Kane scored 73 goals for club and country last campaign — he was Europe’s top scorer — and smashed scoring records in Germany for Bayern Munich and at the FIFA World Cup, wh
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LancasterOnlineDUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — After a historic victory in the Golden Ball and an emotional speech, Harry Kane returns to Germany to receive a “special welcome” at Bayern Munich and to play a less glamorous cup game.
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