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Kane wins Ballon d'Or, vows to defend title next year

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 8:33 AM

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Kane wins Ballon d'Or, vows to defend title next year

Summary

Harry Kane celebrated his Ballon d'Or victory at the London Palladium, describing it as a dream come true. The 33-year-old forward won the award after an impressive season, scoring 73 goals for Bayern Munich and England and taking part in the World Cup. Following the recognition, Kane expressed intentions to aim for another title next year while balancing his responsibilities with Bayern and family life. England manager Thomas Tuchel congratulated Kane, underscoring his importance to the team as they prepare for future competitions.

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•Kane scored 73 goals for club and country in the 2025-26 season.
•He is the first English player to win the Ballon d'Or in 25 years.
•Kane aims to retain the Ballon d'Or next year.
•England manager Thomas Tuchel praised Kane's performances.
•Kane plans to return to Bayern Munich training after the ceremony.

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8:33 AMYahoo Sports — Kane describes Ballon d’Or win as a ‘dream come true,’ eyes repeat win

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Harry Kane described Monday’s Ballon d’Or triumph as beyond his “wildest dreams” – and then promised to try to win it again next year. Kane was a popular winner of the 70th Ballon d’Or during a ceremony at London Palladium with enormous cheers when former Brazil forward Ronaldo read out the name of England’s captain.
— Yahoo Sports

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