Harry Kane Wins Ballon d’Or in London
Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane has become the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or, honoured at a ceremony in London.
- Winner
- Harry Kane, Bayern Munich and England captain
- Previous English winner
- Michael Owen, 2001
- Beaten to the award
- Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) and Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
- Season highlight
- 73 goals for club and country last season
A Historic Win
Kane follows Michael Owen as the most recent Englishman to win the award. English recipients have included Sir Stanley Matthews, Sir Bobby Charlton, Kevin Keegan and Owen. The ceremony was staged in London, and the audience there gave Kane a warm reception.
Kane’s Speech
Kane was visibly emotional on stage. He thanked France Football and the Ballon d’Or organisers, and said that holding the event in London felt like a good sign. He also thanked England, Bayern Munich, Tottenham Hotspur and the voters who chose him.
A Message to Young Players
Kane reflected on a path that was not straightforward. He did not move directly to the top, and he spent time on several loan spells before establishing himself. He said that his story could encourage young players who are chasing their own dreams.
A Chaotic Evening
The night began with confusion when the Ballon d’Or website published three separate articles, each naming a different player as the winner. The ceremony was also delayed by 45 minutes because of traffic in London, and it was due to start at 8:45pm.
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