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‘You won this award because you were just (bleeping) brilliant’ — Thomas Müller on Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane

Who needs a lengthy analysis when former Bayern Munich star and current Vancouver Whitecaps attacker Thomas Müller can sum it up in a single sentence? The former Bayern Munich legend took to Instagram to congratulate Harry Kane on winning the…

By Chuck Smith · Bavarian Football Works

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 11:30 PM

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Thomas Müller congratulated former Bayern Munich teammate Harry Kane on winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
Müller praised Kane on Instagram, stating he won the honor because he was "just (bleeping) brilliant."
Kane was awarded football's top individual prize following record-breaking goalscoring performances with Bayern Munich.

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Former Bayern Munich forward Thomas Müller congratulated Harry Kane on winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or via an Instagram post. Müller, who currently plays for Vancouver Whitecaps, praised the England captain by stating he received the prestigious award because he was "just (bleeping) brilliant."

Bavarian Football Works highlights that Kane has broken records and demonstrated comprehensive play since moving to Bayern Munich. The writer, Chuck Smith, notes that Kane silenced critics during his tenure in Germany on his way to earning football's highest individual honor.

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