Harry Kane credits Jose Mourinho after winning 2026 Ballon d'Or

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Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or on Monday, beating Kylian Mbappe, and used his acceptance speech to thank former Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho for his role in his development. Kane credited Mourinho, along with other coaches, for shaping his career, noting the Portuguese manager helped him evolve from a pure goalscorer into a more complete player who creates chances for teammates. During their 2020-21 season together, Kane recorded 23 goals and 14 assists. Mourinho, now at Real Madrid, recently secured a 2-1 Clasico victory over Barcelona. Kane's tribute highlights Mourinho's lasting influence on players, while Mbappe, who finished second, will aim for the award next year.


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