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Former Arsenal star Arshavin slammed over ‘pathetic’ reaction to Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or win

ANDREY ARSHAVIN has been brutally trolled by fans after his shock reaction to Harry Kane winning the Ballon d'Or. The former Arsenal winger, 45, was among the huge names who jetted into the London Palladium for the annual event. And…

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 12:48 PM
Former Arsenal star Arshavin slammed over ‘pathetic’ reaction to Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or win
Key Things to Know
  • Andrey Arshavin faced fierce fan criticism online after sticking his tongue out when Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or.
  • Harry Kane became the first English player to win the prestigious award in 25 years.
  • Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal finished second and third respectively in the final Ballon d'Or voting rankings.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Arsenal winger Andrey Arshavin has faced backlash from fans on social media following his reaction to Harry Kane winning the Ballon d'Or. Footage went viral showing Arshavin sticking his tongue out in apparent disgust after Brazilian icon Ronaldo presented the award to Kane at the London Palladium ceremony on Monday.

Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d'Or, finishing ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. Fans heavily criticized Arshavin online for lacking class, while attendees Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele also faced scrutiny from observers for their reactions during the event.

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