Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or at London Palladium ceremony
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Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or award at the London Palladium, becoming the first English winner since Michael Owen in 2001. Kane, a striker for Bayern Munich, was recognized for an impressive season with 73 goals scored for club and country. He led Bayern to a league and cup double and guided England to the World Cup semi-finals, where they finished third. In his acceptance speech, Kane thanked family, teammates, and coaches for their support and acknowledged significant moments from the past season. The event celebrates individual excellence in football, with Kane outperforming Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe for the top honor.
- •Kane scored 73 goals for club and country this season
- •He became the first English Ballon d'Or winner since 2001
- •Bayern won the German league and cup double this season
- •England reached the World Cup semi-finals, finishing third
- •Kane thanked Tottenham for his early career development
- 12:03 AMYahoo Sports — ‘We done it!’ Harry Kane’s emotional message for wife Katie Goodland after Ballon d’Or triumph
- 11:44 PMYahoo Sports — Harry Kane’s emotional acceptance speech in full after winning Ballon d’Or
"The Bayern Munich striker became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the prestigious prize
"Kane became the first English winner of the Ballon d’Or since 2001
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 27, 2026, 12:03 AM‘We done it!’ Harry Kane’s emotional message for wife Katie Goodland after Ballon d’Or triumph
The Bayern Munich striker became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the prestigious prize
- Yahoo SportsOct 26, 2026, 11:44 PMHarry 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
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