Spalletti calls Kane's Ballon d'Or win a logical choice after 'frightening' season

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Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti praised Harry Kane's "frightening" numbers after the England captain won the 2026 Ballon d'Or in London on Monday, calling it a logical choice given his quality. Spalletti said he and his staff agreed the award was right for Kane, who beat Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, Rodri and Lionel Messi. The striker scored 73 goals in the 2025-26 season, leading Bayern Munich to a domestic double. Kane has scored 156 goals in 159 appearances since joining Bayern for £100 million three years ago. At 33, he is the fourth-oldest winner of the award, which he will now defend while chasing a first Champions League title.


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