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FC Barcelona’s Hansi Flick admits Harry Kane deserved Ballon d’Or, proud of Lamine Yamal

Former Bayern Munich head coach and current Barcelona boss Hansi Flick was asked about the Ballon d’Or discussion, with Harry Kane having taken home the prestigious individual award ahead of Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal. Flick had no reservations about Kane being…

Bavarian Football Works

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 2:30 AM

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Hansi Flick stated that Harry Kane deserved to win the Ballon d'Or ahead of Lamine Yamal.
Flick expressed pride in Yamal's reaction and said Yamal has the level to win future trophies.
The Barcelona manager said the club has accepted the outcome and is happy the debate is over.

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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick stated that Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane deserved to win the Ballon d'Or ahead of Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal. Flick expressed pride in Yamal's positive reaction to the result and affirmed that the young forward possesses the quality to win the prestigious trophy in the future.

Flick noted that Barcelona has fully accepted the decision and mentioned he was happy the process was concluded. Bavarian Football Works writer Chuck Smith characterized Flick's remarks as a classy response and an endorsement reflecting Kane's achievements and career.

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FC Barcelona’s Hansi Flick admits Harry Kane deserved Ballon d’Or, proud of Lamine Yamal

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