England national football team captain Harry Kane has become the winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or. He is the first English male player to win the award in 25 years, following Michael Owen in 2001.

Receiving the trophy directly from his childhood idol, Ronaldo, Kane also expressed special gratitude toward his former club, Tottenham Hotspur, during his acceptance speech.

Even right after winning the award, Kane drew laughter by worrying about the next day's training session. From the moment he embraced the Ballon d'Or of his dreams to the message he left on social media, Sports Mug brings you the story.

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