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Thomas Tuchel praises Harry Kane after his Ballon d'Or win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 6:30 AM

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Thomas Tuchel praises Harry Kane after his Ballon d'Or win

Summary

England manager Thomas Tuchel commended Harry Kane for winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or during a ceremony in London. Kane, who scored 73 goals for club and country last season, became the first Englishman in 25 years to receive the award and the first Bundesliga player since 1996. Tuchel expressed his pride in Kane’s leadership and achievements, highlighting how the football world has finally recognized his talent. Kane had previously led England to a third-place finish at the World Cup this summer.

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By the Numbers

•Kane wins the 2026 Ballon d'Or in London.
•He scored 73 goals in the last season.
•Kane is the first Englishman to win since 1996.
•Tuchel expressed pride in Kane's leadership.
•Kane previously led England to a World Cup third-place finish.

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6:30 AMYahoo Sports — “Lucky to have you as our leader”: Tuchel applauds Kane’s landmark Ballon d’Or win

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England manager Thomas Tuchel has praised Harry Kane for winning 'a deserved Ballon d'Or' and said he has run out of superlatives for the forward.Kane beat Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal in the vote t...
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