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No 10 Gives Answer on Harry Kane Knighthood After Historic Ballon d'Or Win
The England and Bayern Munich striker became the first English winner in 25 years after a 73-goal season, and officials would not rule out a knighthood.
- On Monday, England and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or at the London Palladium, becoming the first Englishman in 25 years to secure football's top individual award after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season.
- Kane is the fifth Englishman to win the prize, following Stanley Matthews, Bobby Charlton, Kevin Keegan, and Michael Owen, with the achievement arriving 70 years after Matthews won the inaugural award.
- After receiving the award from Ronaldo, Harry Kane described the moment as a "dream come true" and vowed to retain the Ballon d'Or trophy in 12 months' time.
- Downing Street hinted at a possible knighthood for Harry Kane, though a No 10 spokeswoman stated, "I'm not going to pre-empt the honours process," while Prime Minister Andy Burnham called the victory "extraordinary."
- Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran submitted a motion in July titled "Potential merits of a knighthood for Harry Kane," citing Kane's "inspirational leadership on and off the pitch" as justification for the honour.
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Downing Street refuses to rule out Harry Kane receiving a knighthood after his Ballon d'Or triumph
Downing Street has hinted at Harry Kane receiving a knighthood after his "extraordinary achievement" of winning the Ballon d'Or.The English striker scored 73 goals in all competitions last season, becoming the seventh British winner of the award.Prime Minister Andy Burnham congratulated the 33-year-old England captain on the historic feat.A No10 spokeswoman said: "The PM would like to congratulate Harry Kane on winning the Ballon d'Or. TRENDING …
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No 10 hints at Harry Kane knighthood after Ballon d’Or win
The England and Bayern Munich player became the first English winner in 25 years on Monday night.
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The Independent (US)No 10 hints at possible knighthood for Harry Kane after Ballon d’Or win
Harry Kane secured the most prestigious individual prize in world football on Monday night
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