Harry Kane ends 25-year hiatus to become Golden Ball winner
A long-awaited major event has occurred in the history of English football. One.uz reports on this.
Harry Kane, striker for Bayern Munich and captain of the national team, has officially become the winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or. He entered history as the first English footballer to claim this prestigious award, ending a 25-year pause since the result achieved by Michael Owen in 2001.
Congratulations from the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, warmly congratulated his fellow citizen on his social media page. His post highly praised Harry Kane's standing in both the capital and world football.
The Mayor recalled Kane's 73 goals and the unforgettable winning goal against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. Sadiq Khan describes Kane not only as a legend of Tottenham and the national team, but also as one of the greatest players in the history of football across all eras.
A 70-year tradition and a historic symbol This year's ceremony was marked by a series of symbolic events. The very first Ballon d'Or winner in history was Sir Stanley Matthews.
Seventy years later, the ceremony was held in London for the first time in its history, and the winner was precisely the English captain. English footballers had not reached this height since 2001.
The 73 goals scored for both club and national team clearly proved that Kane is not only the most efficient striker in Europe but also on a global scale. This victory permanently confirmed his years of hard work, professionalism, and his status as a modern symbol of English football.
Source: One.uz
