‘He is the clear winner’ - Arsenal’s Declan Rice on Harry Kane ahead of Ballon d’Or announcement
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has publicly endorsed Harry Kane as the favorite to win the Ballon d'Or following Kane's impressive performance for Bayern Munich. Kane has maintained a prolific scoring record, including a recent milestone in the Champions League.
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Public endorsements from high-profile players influence the narrative surrounding prestigious individual awards in professional sports.
Speaking after Arsenal's 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night, Declan Rice lauded fellow countryman Harry Kane, ahead of Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony.
"He is the clear winner. His numbers speak for themselves. The year he has had has been remarkable," Rice told TNT Sports . "When you play with him, you realise how good he is, and when you play against him, you see how much of a pain it is.
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