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Hainer confirms Bayern delegation will travel to London for Ballon d’Or ceremony

FC Bayern's CEO gave no insights into whether Kane will win the Ballon d'Or, but feels the club's success is more than worthy of making the trip.

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 11:47 AM
Hainer confirms Bayern delegation will travel to London for Ballon d’Or ceremony
Key Things to Know
  • A Bayern Munich delegation will travel to London for the upcoming Ballon d'Or ceremony.
  • Harry Kane is among the favorites after scoring 73 goals for Bayern Munich and England.
  • Herbert Hainer praised shortlisted Michael Olise and tipped him for future Ballon d'Or success.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bayern Munich has confirmed that a club delegation will travel to London for the upcoming Ballon d'Or ceremony. Club leadership praised striker Harry Kane following his 73 goals for Bayern and England, expressing hope that he could win the award. If Kane wins, he would become the first Bayern player to claim the trophy since Karl-Heinz Rummenigge in 1981.

Club president Herbert Hainer also backed Michael Olise as a future Ballon d'Or winner and celebrated Bayern's multiple honors. Four Bayern players made the shortlist, manager Vincent Kompany was nominated among the world's best coaches, and both the men's and women's teams received Club of the Year nominations.

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