Harry Kane's next step after deserved Ballon d'Or win

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Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, becoming the first Englishman to claim the award since 2001, after scoring 73 goals in 65 matches for Bayern Munich and England last season. The Bayern Munich striker was named favourite due to caveats around rivals, including Kylian Mbappe's lack of major trophies and Rodri's half-season, with his remarkable goal tally proving decisive despite no Champions League or World Cup triumph. Kane's career has been marked by frustration in major finals, having failed to score in two European Championship finals and a Champions League final, and he must now deliver in decisive knockout matches to complete his legacy.


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