Kane denies Mbappé and Yamal dig after Ballon d'Or win, open to knighthood

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Harry Kane, winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or, denied that his social media post was aimed at rivals Kylian Mbappé or Lamine Yamal, calling it a personal motto about hard work. The 33-year-old striker explained the quote reflects his career-long dedication and aims to inspire young people. He described the week as "crazy" and received a guard of honor from Bayern Munich teammates after their 6-1 cup win. Kane expressed gratitude to his Bayern and England teammates, promising them gifts. He also welcomed speculation about receiving a knighthood from King Charles III, saying he would be immensely proud but does not want to raise expectations.


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