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"Would You Trade a Ballon d'Or for a Champions League Title?" Kane's Choice After Hesitation

Nam Ju-hyeon

Published : Nov 3, 2026 4:18 PM

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Bayern Munich's Harry Kane attended a press conference ahead of their away match against Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League.

Kane expressed his joy over winning the Ballon d'Or, while noting that the team is going through a difficult period due to various overlapping issues at Bayern Munich, including the absence of manager Vincent Kompany, player injuries, and the passing of Joshua Kimmich's father.

Opposing manager Diego Simeone congratulated Kane on his Ballon d'Or victory and praised him as a "natural-born goalscorer," to which Kane responded by expressing his gratitude, calling Simeone one of the best managers in modern football.

Asked by a reporter whether he would be willing to trade the Ballon d'Or for a Champions League title, Kane hesitated for a moment before answering, "I would choose the Champions League title."

However, he showed confidence by adding that there is still an opportunity to achieve both.

(Produced by Nam Ju-hyeon | Produced by Sports News Department)