- England captain and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has won the prestigious Ballon d’Or award at a ceremony held at the London Palladium, pipping Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal to the trophy.
- The 33-year-old forward made history by becoming the first Englishman in 25 years to be crowned the winner of world football’s most prestigious individual prize.
- Kane delivered an emotional speech lasting more than 10 minutes, dedicating the triumph to his wife Katie Goodland and thanking her for her sacrifices and unwavering support throughout his career.
- The striker paid tribute to his parents and his older brother Charlie, acknowledging their lifelong commitment, guidance, and continuous support across England and Germany.
- Addressing his four young children watching from home, Kane emphasised his desire to set a positive example of dedication, hard work, and professionalism as both a father and an elite athlete.
IN FULL
