Guti Reveals Conspiracy Theory as Kane's Ballon d'Or Success Falls Flat in Spain
Vincent Garcia said the final vote was extremely tight as critics argued Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé had stronger cases.
- Harry Kane, 33, won the Ballon d'Or on Monday, becoming the first Englishman to claim football's most prestigious individual award in 25 years after scoring 73 goals for FC Bayern and England.
- France Football editor-in-chief Vincent Garcia confirmed the voting was incredibly tight between Kane and Kylian Mbappe during the 70th anniversary ceremony held in London, with the margin smaller than prior close contests.
- Former Real Madrid midfielder Guti questioned the result on Monday, claiming "it just so happens that, for the 70th anniversary, they move the ceremony to London and someone from London wins it," suggesting Lamine Yamal and Mbappe deserved the award more.
- While former player Samir Nasri criticized Kane's lack of major trophies, Bayern sporting director Max Eberl praised the striker, calling the award "the reward for his impressive achievements" and a reflection of his world-class status.
- Kane will parade the Ballon d'Or trophy at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night before Bayern's DFB-Pokal match against Magdeburg, showcasing the honor to home fans and marking his return to competitive action.
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Not Everyone Was in Favor of This Ballon d'Or Outcome: What a Kane, He Couldn't Even Put on a Jacket
The decision to award England's Harry Kane the world's best footballer, or the coveted Ballon d'Or, has not pleased all football greats. Among the most vocal critics is former Real Madrid star Guti, who believes that Frenchman Kylian Mbappe or Spaniard Lamine Yamal would have been more deserving of the Ballon d'Or.
NOT everyone agrees with the choice for the Ballon d'Or.
2026 Ballon d'Or: It was written - Guti raises suspicion over Kane winning award
Former Real Madrid midfielder, Guti, has raised questions over Harry Kane winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Guti wondered why the ceremony was moved to London for the first time in its 70-year history. He also claimed the results were "written from the very beginning". Guti said: “The Ballon d'Or ceremony moves to London… and someone […] 2026 Ballon d'Or: It was written - Guti raises suspicion over Kane winning award
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