Harry Kane would happily exchange winning the Ballon d'Or if it meant helping Bayern Munich to the Champions League title.
Kane won the award for the first time last week, edging out Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal for the individual honour.
He became the fourth-oldest first-time winner of the Ballon d'Or (33 years, 90 days), behind Stanley Matthews in 1956 (41 years, 321 days), Karim Benzema in 2022 (34 years, 302 days) and Lev Yashin in 1963 (34 years, 56 days).
The England captain scored 61 goals in all competitions in the 2025-26 season, 19 more than any other player in Europe's top five leagues. It was the most by a player in a season since Cristiano Ronaldo scored 61 for Real Madrid in 2014-15.
Bayern reached the semi-finals of the Champions League last year, losing 6-5 on aggregate to eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain.
Kane's 14 goals in the 2025-26 Champions League were the most ever by an English player in one season in European Cup history since 1955, and he has also scored in each of his last 10 appearances in the competition.
Bayern are considered one of the favourites to win the Champions League, with the Opta supercomputer handing them a 15.8% chance of victory (second-most behind Arsenal's 22.7%), and Kane would now prefer European glory rather than another individual honour.
"I think I'd swap the next Ballon d’Or for a Champions League triumph," said Kane.
"The team aspect of the sport is why we all play. Of course, winning the Ballon d'Or was one of the greatest moments of my life. But winning with Bayern – that would be an absolutely incredible feeling.
"And once you've won the Ballon d'Or, it’s something really special. We all want to reach the Champions League final and achieve that great success as a team.
"At the moment, I'm still in with a chance of winning both."
Kudbikptu
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you crap. nothing to show for it. but you won it . 🤔
Kudbikptu
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how u got it only God knows
Kudbikptu
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u will get it for free
yebilmnptz
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Why not swap the one you got, if you’re curious
WNMessi1989
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Hey Kane - with the arrogant Olise - your team will not win Champions League.
sizintyz
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Why don't Kane exchange the balloon d'or for the world cup and champions league? other than goal scoring many of which came through Michael Olise assist, Kane never had an impact for his team like Bellingham (england), Yamal (Barcelona and Spain) and Mbappe France and Real Madrid).
Kane is a fucken clone
Tusbdnopt
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Leo Messi was 36 years old in 2023 when he won his last Ballon’dor I don’t understand this story
read that line well....They said first time oldest
Bieaeinsy
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a what, what next?? funny guy
vasadeopru
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Next,,,, lucky you grabbed it this time, you are not the best player right now, scorring does not reflect best player but best striker i assume.
EmeraldJ
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Okay nah...
namekprz
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you didn't deserve it a bit so be quiet ,,
Jitaikopst
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Leo Messi was 36 years old in 2023 when he won his last Ballon’dor I don’t understand this story
He was even favourite for this balloon d'or if you watch his performance in his club & worldcup...
cudimouy
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Why don't Kane exchange the balloon d'or for the world cup and champions league? other than goal scoring many of which came through Michael Olise assist, Kane never had an impact for his team like Bellingham (england), Yamal (Barcelona and Spain) and Mbappe France and Real Madrid).
Other than goal-scoring, you understand 1. That is the most important part of the sport. 2. He is a striker, it’s his job. 3. No impact on the game other than scoring goals, which is generally the most impactful part of the sport. Weird.
wondekpty
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Why don't Kane exchange the balloon d'or for the world cup and champions league? other than goal scoring many of which came through Michael Olise assist, Kane never had an impact for his team like Bellingham (england), Yamal (Barcelona and Spain) and Mbappe France and Real Madrid).
wisbdnpst
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Leo Messi was 36 years old in 2023 when he won his last Ballon’dor I don’t understand this story
Pipklprstu
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Our Kane, lovely Captain
Coolluck26
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dey play
nodcilnruz
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will