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Uli Hoeneß advocates for Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or candidacy

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Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Uli Hoeneß advocates for Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or candidacy
Summary

Uli Hoeneß, honorary president of Bayern Munich, publicly supports Harry Kane for the upcoming 2026 Ballon d'Or. Hoeneß argues that Kane, having scored 73 goals in the 2025/26 season and contributing to Bayern's Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal titles, is deserving of the award. He also critiques the potential for Lionel Messi to win again and questions Kylian Mbappé's candidacy due to Real Madrid's lack of silverware. Kane is among the 30 nominees for the award, with the ceremony set for October 26 in London. Hoeneß's endorsement reinforces Kane's status within the competition among elite players.

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  • •Kane scored 73 goals this season for Bayern Munich and England.
  • •Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal last season.
  • •Hoeneß criticizes Messi and Mbappé's qualifications for the award.
  • •The Ballon d'Or ceremony is scheduled for October 26 in London.
  • •Kane is one of 30 nominees for the prestigious award.
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  • 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Uli Hoeneß makes Ballon d’Or case for Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane
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The Bayern Munich honorary president believes Harry Kane is deserving of the biggest individual prize.

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