Harry Kane’s emotional acceptance speech in full after winning Ballon d’Or

Kane became the first English winner of the Ballon d’Or since 2001…

By Will Castle · Independent

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 11:44 PM

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Harry Kane gave an emotional speech after winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or in London.
Kane became the first English player to win the award since Michael Owen in 2001.
The Bayern Munich striker scored 73 goals across club and country during the season.

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Harry Kane delivered an emotional acceptance speech at the London Palladium after winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe to the award. The England captain and Bayern Munich striker became the first Englishman to win the trophy since Michael Owen in 2001, following a season in which he scored 73 goals for club and country.

In his speech, Kane expressed gratitude to his family, former and current coaches, and teammates from both Bayern Munich and England. He also thanked Tottenham Hotspur for shaping his early career and emphasized the importance of hard work and resilience.

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Harry Kane’s emotional acceptance speech in full after winning Ballon d’Or

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