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Kane prioritizes Champions League over Ballon d'Or ahead of Atletico clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 7:23 PM

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Kane prioritizes Champions League over Ballon d'Or ahead of Atletico clash

Summary

Harry Kane expressed that he would trade his recent Ballon d'Or award for a Champions League trophy as Bayern Munich prepares to face Atletico Madrid. Speaking in Madrid, Kane highlighted the importance of team success over individual accolades. Despite his personal achievement, he prefers the joy of winning with his teammates. Kane, who won the Ballon d'Or last week, emphasized that the team-focused aspect of the game is crucial to him. Bayern Munich's performance has been inconsistent, with only one win in three league phase matches. Kane also indicated he is close to finalizing a new contract with Bayern, which would extend his stay beyond his current deal expiring in June 2027.

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•Kane prefers Champions League trophy over individual Ballon d'Or award.
•Bayern has won one of three league phase games so far.
•Kane seeks to overcome past Champions League final loss at Atletico's stadium.
•Kane is close to finalizing a new contract with Bayern Munich.

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7:23 PMYahoo Sports — Kane would trade Ballon d'Or for Champions League trophy

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Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane said Monday he would trade that accolade for the Champions League trophy, ahead of Bayern Munich's visit to face Atletico Madrid."The Ballon d'Or last week was one of the best feelings I've had in my life and my career... but to have moments with the team, celebrations with the club, to be able to lift the Champions League with Bayern would be an incredible feeling.
— Yahoo Sports

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