Bayern Munich heads to Ballon d'Or without ill Eberl, Kane eyes top prize

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Bayern Munich's delegation, including striker Harry Kane, has traveled to London for the Ballon d'Or ceremony without sporting director Max Eberl, who is ill with a cold. Kane is the betting favorite to win the award for the world's best footballer. The delegation departed from Munich's Oberpfaffenhofen airport on Monday afternoon, including nominated players Michael Olise, Luis Díaz, and Dayot Upamecano, as well as women's nominees Klara Bühl, Pernille Harder, and Momoko Tanikawa. CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen and president Herbert Hainer accompanied the group, while coach Vincent Kompany was absent due to health issues after collapsing on Friday. The 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony is held in London for the first time, co-organized by UEFA and Groupe Amaury. Kane faces competition from Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, and Rodri, with the striker acknowledging it "could be a special evening."


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