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Spalletti praises Kane after 2026 Ballon d'Or win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 6:15 PM

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Spalletti praises Kane after 2026 Ballon d'Or win

Summary

Luciano Spalletti, the head coach of Juventus, expressed admiration for Harry Kane following the England international's victory at the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony in London. Spalletti described Kane's statistics as 'frightening' and stated that players who are not in the spotlight should be recognized. This occurred during Spalletti's pre-match press conference ahead of Juventus' game against Genoa. He acknowledged Kane's talent and emphasized that it was the right decision to award him the honor, as he believes Kane deserves recognition for his qualities on the field.

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By the Numbers

•Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or in London.
•Spalletti called Kane's numbers 'frightening.'
•Juventus faces Genoa next after the press conference.

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6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Spalletti reacts to ‘frightening’ Kane’s 2026 Ballon d’Or award: ‘How it should be’

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Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti has had his say on Harry Kane’s triumph at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony, labelling his numbers ‘frightening’ and claiming players who don’t like to mak...
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