Kane: Ballon d'Or rivals are excellent, but team always comes first

In an interview with Téléfoot, Bayern Munich striker Kane spoke about his outstanding performance last season, his aspirations for the Ballon d'Or, and the legacy he hopes to leave. He stated that winning the Ballon d'Or is his dream, and he wants people to remember him as someone who always put the team before himself.

You also love scoring goals. You scored 73 goals last season, which was undoubtedly your best season.

Yes, I think so. It was a fantastic season in every aspect. Personally, I scored so many goals, and I also scored some crucial goals for Bayern Munich and England. Moreover, it was the season where I won the most trophies in my career so far. This season will always stay in my memory.

You also won the European Golden Boot, which is incredible.

Growing up, I watched Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominate football; they set the bar extremely high, and it was truly wonderful to see their achievements. When I was young, I never imagined I could reach such numbers. Now that I have, I am very proud of it. When you achieve something truly remarkable, you should also take some time to enjoy it.

Do you know who was the last player to win the Ballon d'Or while playing for Bayern Munich?

Someone recently told me it was Rummenigge. Is that right?

Yes, that was 45 years ago.

That was indeed a long time ago. Considering all the great legendary players Bayern Munich has had throughout its history, it's been quite a while. Let's see what happens next.

I have a message here from an English legend for you.

Rio Ferdinand: Ballon d'Or! Ballon d'Or! Who else could it be, brother? Who else deserves to win the Ballon d'Or more than Kane?

Thank you, Rio. Yes, I've received a lot of supportive messages. I can only express my gratitude to everyone who has shown me love and support. Winning the Ballon d'Or is a dream.

Do you think you have enough reasons to contend for this award?

Yes, becoming the best player in the world is a goal of mine. If I can achieve that, it would be an amazing feeling. We will definitely continue to talk about this because it is the highest individual honor in world football. But for now, I'm happy, and we'll see what happens next.

There are also many excellent players competing for this award, including Mbappé, Dembélé, Yamal, and Rodri, all of whom are outstanding players, truly excellent. This also makes it exciting because anything can happen this season, which is why there's more talk about the Ballon d'Or.

There's also Olise, who has had a fantastic start to the season. After an already brilliant World Cup, he's had a very strong start this season. So, yes, we'll just have to see what happens next, because the Ballon d'Or is truly a very special award.

Finally, Harry, what legacy do you hope to leave?

I hope people will remember me as someone who always put the team above everything else and respected his teammates. You can never put yourself above the team, the club, or England. I've always worked very hard, quietly putting in the effort without showing it off. Through the ups and downs of my career, even at 33, I still believe in myself. I've put in double the effort. Now, I hope I can continue to play for as long as possible.

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