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Kane on Yamal and Mbappé’s Ballon d’Or campaigning: “It’s just not my personality”

Harry Kane has shared his thoughts on Ballon d’Or rivals Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé publicly making their case for the prestigious award.

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 7:25 PM
Kane on Yamal and Mbappé’s Ballon d’Or campaigning: “It’s just not my personality”
Key Things to Know
  • Harry Kane stated that publicly campaigning for the Ballon d'Or is not in his personality.
  • Ballon d'Or voting is scheduled to close on Monday, with the winner announced in October.
  • Rivals Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé have reportedly been more vocal in making their cases.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bayern Munich and England forward Harry Kane has addressed the public Ballon d'Or campaigning by rivals Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé. Speaking ahead of the voting deadline, Kane noted that openly promoting himself does not match his personality, even though he believes his achievements over the past year make him a strong contender.

Voting for the prestigious award is scheduled to close on Monday, with the winner set to be announced in October. Kane explained that while other candidates actively lobby the media, he focuses on the current season and prefers allowing voters and peers to judge his achievements on merit.

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