Harry Kane praises Lamine Yamal's rise after Ballon d'Or third-place finish

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Harry Kane, winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or, praised Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal for finishing third in the rankings, calling the teenager's achievements incredible. Kane highlighted the contrast in their career paths, noting he was on loan at Yamal's age, while the 19-year-old is a central figure for Barcelona and Spain. Yamal also won the Kopa Trophy for the third consecutive year. Yamal's third-place finish follows his 10th-place debut in 2024 and second-place finish in 2025, establishing him as a regular contender for football's top individual honor.


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