Kane became the first English winner of the Ballon d’Or since 2001…
Harry Kane delivered an emotional acceptance speech at the London Palladium after winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe to the award. The England captain and Bayern Munich striker became the first Englishman to win the trophy since Michael Owen in 2001, following a season in which he scored 73 goals for club and country.
In his speech, Kane expressed gratitude to his family, former and current coaches, and teammates from both Bayern Munich and England. He also thanked Tottenham Hotspur for shaping his early career and emphasized the importance of hard work and resilience.
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