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Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or, first English winner since 2001

Harry Kane has been awarded the 2026 Ballon d'Or, becoming the first English winner since 2001, according to The Independent and Evening Standard.

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Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, according to The Independent and Evening Standard. The England captain becomes the first English winner of the award since 2001, reports The Independent.

Kane was rewarded for 73 goals in all competitions last season, says the Evening Standard. During his acceptance speech, he thanked Tottenham, the newspaper adds.

Tottenham have since responded to the win with a short statement, according to the Evening Standard.

Sources

  1. The IndependentHarry Kane’s emotional acceptance speech in full after winning Ballon d’Or (new window)independent.co.uk
  2. Evening StandardBallon d'Or 2026: Harry Kane thanks Tottenham during emotional acceptance speech (new window)standard.co.uk
  3. Evening StandardBallon d'Or: Tottenham respond to Harry Kane win as short statement released (new window)standard.co.uk