Bayern Munich and England captain, Harry Kane has spoken of his delight after being crowned the 2026 Ballon d’Or winner at Monday night’s ceremony in London.
The 33-year-old finished ahead of Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé and Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, who placed second and third respectively.
Reflecting on the achievement, Kane said: “I am almost speechless! Being here in London has made it special, so it felt like a good omen.
“Thank you to everyone who voted for me. Congratulations to all the winners.”
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Kane’s award follows a remarkable season in which he scored 73 goals and registered 8 assists in all competitions for club and country.
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