Ballon d'Or for the Bayern Munich star? Harry Kane raises a smile at the award ceremony
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is being touted as a top contender for the Ballon d'Or following a record-breaking season. While Kane remains humble and focused on team performance, football figures like Rio Ferdinand have publicly advocated for his recognition.
Why it matters
The Ballon d'Or is the most prestigious individual award in professional football, and Kane's potential win highlights the global impact of his performance in the Bundesliga.
"The coach will make that clear to me tomorrow on the training pitch": Bayern star Harry Kane raises a smile at awards ceremony Bundesliga Bayern Munich H. Kane First the Golden Shoe – and then, to top it all off, the Ballon d'Or as well? For England icon Rio Ferdinand, there is no question about it. Harry Kane himself is playing it down and points to Vincent Kompany.
"Only Lionel Messi has ever scored more goals in a season than Harry Kane. You won the Golden Shoe, you were England's top scorer at the World Cup. Who else should win the Ballon d'Or? Who else but Harry?" Ferdinand said in a video tribute in honour of the Bayern star at Wednesday evening's award ceremony for Europe's best goalscorer.
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