‘A dream come true’ – Harry Kane on his Ballon d’Or win

Harry Kane has made history by becoming the first English footballer to win the Ballon d’Or since Michael Owen achieved the feat in 2001. The announcement was made during an awards ceremony held in London, where Kane was recognized as the world’s best player.

During the previous season, Kane delivered an outstanding performance by netting 61 goals in just 51 club appearances, setting a new record for the most goals scored by a Bayern Munich player in a single campaign. In addition to his club success, he also helped England reach the semi-finals of the World Cup, underscoring his influence on the international stage.

Finishing behind Kane in the Ballon d’Or standings was Kylian Mbappe, the forward for Real Madrid and France, who claimed second place. The third spot was taken by Lamine Yamal, a Barcelona and Spain attacker, completing the podium for this prestigious award.

Kane’s exceptional achievements over the last season have undoubtedly earned him this recognition, breaking a more than two-decade-long gap since an English player last won football’s most coveted individual honor

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