Bayern Munich star Harry Kane not fazed by Lamine Yamal’s comments, won’t self-promote for Ballon d’Or

The war for the Ballon d’Or is heating up, and some contestants are doing everything they can to promote themselves. Bayern Munich star Harry Kane, though, does not seem to be particularly concerned with involving himself in a war of…

By Chuck Smith · Bavarian Football Works

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 8:45 PM

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Harry Kane dismissed the need to self-promote for the Ballon d'Or, choosing to focus on his on-pitch performances.
Kane spoke to the media following Bayern Munich's 7-0 victory against Union Berlin.
The England captain praised Barcelona's Lamine Yamal as an incredible player despite recent comments.

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Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has stated he will not self-promote for the Ballon d'Or award following recent comments from Barcelona's Lamine Yamal. Speaking after Bayern Munich's 7-0 victory over Union Berlin, Kane emphasized that he prefers to focus on his performances on the pitch rather than engaging in public debates about the individual accolade.

When asked if Yamal's comments were a direct dig at him, Kane praised the Spanish teenager as an incredible player who had a great season. Kane also acknowledged other strong contenders for the award, including Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, and Rodri, stating he will simply wait to see the final outcome.

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