Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or Win Sparks Merchandise Sales Surge

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Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d’Or this week, becoming the first Englishman in 25 years to claim the prestigious award for the world’s best soccer player. The Bayern Munich striker, who led England to the World Cup semifinals this summer, beat French star Kylian Mbappe and Spanish youngster Lamine Yamal. His win has sparked a surge in merchandise sales, with jerseys selling quickly on Fanatics and T-shirts sold out at Dick’s Sporting Goods. Kane received the honor Monday at a London gala, voted on by 100 global journalists. He is the fifth English player to win, following Michael Owen in 2001, while Lionel Messi holds the record with eight awards.


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