Harry Kane in London for Ballon d'Or as Messi skips ceremony

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Harry Kane is in London for the Ballon d'Or ceremony, with his camp confident he will win the award tonight. Lionel Messi is not expected to attend the event. The ceremony is held in London to mark the award's 70th anniversary, with Kane arriving after Bayern Munich's win over Freiburg. His candidacy is bolstered by 73 goals this season, leading Bayern to three trophies and a Champions League semifinal. Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen expressed delight at Kane's potential win. Messi, an eight-time winner, is among contenders but will be absent despite rumors he might present an award.


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