Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d'Or, dedicates award to family and teammates

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Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or on Monday in London, beating Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal. The England and Bayern Munich striker dedicated the award to his family, teams, and teammates. Kane, succeeding Ousmane Dembélé, gave a humble speech, thanking his parents, wife Kate, and former club Tottenham. He highlighted their sacrifices and support, calling the trophy "ours" and expressing eagerness to celebrate at home. Following the ceremony, Kane tweeted a personal motto: "Work hard in silence, let success make the noise." The message reflects his character and capped an emotional night in his home country.


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