Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or, first Bundesliga player since 1996

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Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or on Monday night, becoming the first Bundesliga player to claim the award since 1996, the first Englishman in 25 years, and the first Bayern Munich player since 1981. He beat Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe to the prize. The 33-year-old thanked the organisers, voters, and his family in his acceptance speech, with special mentions for Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany and his teammates. England manager Thomas Tuchel praised Kane as a deserved winner and leader, while former Bayern teammate Thomas Müller offered a short congratulatory message. Kylian Mbappe said he would have preferred Kane to win over Yamal, citing his years of hard work and delivery at the highest level. Kane will be honoured before Bayern's DFB Pokal match on Wednesday and again before Saturday's Bundesliga clash with Borussia Dortmund.


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