Harry Kane Ends England's 25-Year Ballon d'Or Wait in London
Harry Kane claimed the 2026 Ballon d’Or at a ceremony in London, ending England‘s 25-year wait for the prestigious football award. The Bayern Munich striker secured the honor at age 33 following a prolific 73-goal campaign for club and country.
Bayern Munich Forward Clarifies Career Mindset After Historic Win
The milestone achievement is underpinned by a club-record 61 goals in 51 matches for Bayern Munich during the previous season. Kane addressed his post-ceremony social media statement, emphasizing a professional philosophy centered on private diligence rather than public proclamations.
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clubThe recognition marks the pinnacle of a journey that included four loan spells away from Tottenham before establishing a decade-long legacy in English football and subsequently moving to the Bundesliga in 2023.
“It was a quote I lived by for a lot of my career, it sums up my story,” Kane told Sky Sports. “I like to do the work behind the scenes. Sometimes when noone is watching is the best time to improve, let everything else explode on the pitch. There is no better way to do that than win this award.”
Reporting by Sky Sports contributed to this article.
