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How Kane defied doubters to become world's best

Harry Kane has been crowned the world's best player with the Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in London. The honour caps a career that began with loan spells at lower-division clubs before he became a record scorer for Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich.

BBC England Men 27 Oct 2026

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Harry Kane's first club celebrates Ballon d'Or win

Ridgeway Rovers FC in Walthamstow is proud of Harry Kane, who played for the club as a boy, after he was crowned the world's best male football player. The club's chairman praised his hard work and said the club is considering marking the award on its kit. A former academy coach called Kane a role model for young players.

BBC News London 27 Oct 2026

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