Harry Kane makes knighthood admission as he sets out demand for name change

Harry Kane has spoken out on the prospect of receiving a knighthood after winning the Ballon d'Or…

By Abbie Meehan · Mirror

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 1:52 PM

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Harry Kane welcomed the prospect of a knighthood but said he would prefer peers avoid calling him 'Sir'.
Kane won the Ballon d'Or, becoming the first Englishman to claim the honor since Michael Owen in 2001.
The 33-year-old edged out finalists Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal following a 73-goal campaign.

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Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane stated he would be honored to accept a knighthood following his Ballon d'Or victory, but insisted he would prefer peers to keep calling him Harry rather than Sir. The 33-year-old became the first English player to claim the award since Michael Owen in 2001, following a 73-goal season alongside a Bundesliga title.

Kane edged out competitors Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal to win the prestigious trophy. Upon his return to Bayern Munich, Kane was welcomed with a guard of honor ahead of a DFB-Pokal match against Magdeburg and announced plans to buy gifts for his club and international teammates.

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Harry Kane makes knighthood admission as he sets out demand for name change

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