Spain's Ballon d'Or voter explains why he snubbed Harry Kane

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Spain's sole Ballon d'Or voter, José Félix Díaz, has revealed he did not vote for Harry Kane, saying the English striker was the least deserving winner among the top three finalists. His comments have reignited controversy over the 2026 award. Díaz explained that Spain's World Cup triumph did not produce a standout individual candidate, as votes were split among several Spanish players. He noted that coach Luis de la Fuente and goalkeeper Unai Simón were the most recognizable figures from the winning squad. The website defending Díaz argued Kane faced an injustice similar to Robert Lewandowski's 2021 loss to Lionel Messi. It claimed Barcelona's Lamine Yamal benefited from a strong media campaign, while Kane dominated in Germany, the Champions League, and the World Cup. Individual vote details will be released Saturday.


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