Kane wins Ballon d'Or, would trade it for World Cup title

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Harry Kane of Bayern Munich has been named the world's best footballer, winning the Ballon d'Or and taking the award to England for the first time in 25 years. According to Estonian sports journalist Ott Järvela, the award is inherently conflicted as an individual prize in a team sport, and Kane would immediately trade it for a World Cup title. Kane lost in the Champions League and World Cup semifinals this season. The last English winner was Michael Owen in 2001. Järvela notes the award now reflects a broader view after Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's dominance, with five different winners in the last five years.


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