Kane dedicates Ballon d'Or to hospitalized Bayern coach Kompany

Harry Kane won his first Ballon d'Or at age 33 in London, dedicating his award to hospitalized Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany with an emotional message of support. Kane scored 73 goals in 2025-2026 for Bayern and England, and used his acceptance speech at the London Palladium to thank teammates and Tottenham, while addressing Kompany directly: "Vinnie, you're probably still in hospital. I hope this gives you some energy." He credited the Belgian for his growth as a player, person, and leader. Kompany was hospitalized Friday after collapsing during training, with Bayern confirming Monday his condition is stable and recovering, though he will remain sidelined for several weeks.