Owen Hargreaves backs Harry Kane for Ballon d'Or honor

Owen Hargreaves has expressed his support for Harry Kane as a strong candidate for the Ballon d'Or, citing Kane's impressive performances for Bayern Munich and England during the 2025/26 season. Hargreaves highlighted Kane's role in helping Bayern secure a league and cup double, and his contributions to England's third-place finish at the 2026 World Cup. While he also praised Rodri for his exceptional season with Manchester City and his World Cup success, Hargreaves places Kane at the forefront of the conversation for the prestigious award. The debate surrounding the winner intensifies as the award approaches, with other contenders also being assessed.

• 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Owen Hargreaves backs Bayern Munich star Harry Kane for the Ballon d’Or