2026 Ballon d'Or: Harry Kane speaks on winning award ahead of Mbappe, Yamal

Author: Ifreke InyangPublished on: September 7, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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2026 Ballon d'Or: Harry Kane speaks on winning award ahead of Mbappe, Yamal

England captain Harry Kane acknowledged he is in contention for the 2026 Ballon d'Or award. In an upcoming interview on HBO Max, he stated that the winner will depend on the votes. Kane is seen as a strong contender alongside Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Rodri.

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