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Ballon d’Or 2026: Cheating suspected, Harry Kane’s coronation called into question

After Harry Kane’s coronation at the 2026 Ballon d’Or, former Madrilenian Guti cried conspiracy. Like a symbol. Seventy years after…

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 8:30 AM

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Former Real Madrid midfielder Guti voiced suspicions over Harry Kane winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or in London.
Harry Kane narrowly finished ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal to win the award.
Guti argued on El Chiringuito that the ceremony's location and winner suggested the outcome was directed.

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Former Real Madrid midfielder Guti questioned Harry Kane winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony held in London. Kane narrowly beat Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal to claim the individual honor, which marked seventy years since Stanley Matthews won the inaugural award. Speaking on Spanish television show El Chiringuito, Guti voiced skepticism regarding the outcome.

Guti argued that the result felt directed due to the London ceremony awarding a London-born player. However, the report highlights that Guti's claims remain personal suspicions without evidence indicating the voting was arranged.

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Ballon d’Or 2026: Cheating suspected, Harry Kane’s coronation called into question

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