Ballon d'Or 2026: British royal family congratulates Harry Kane

On Monday evening, Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or for the first time in his career.

Hours after being crowned, the English striker from Bayern Munich received congratulations from Prince William. "My congratulations to Harry Kane on his Ballon d'Or. What a great achievement, and so well deserved! A brilliant captain, an outstanding player, who has given football fans around the world so many unforgettable moments," the member of the British royal family reacted.

Guti cries conspiracy over the Ballon d'Or

Harry Kane has not won universal approval since his triumph last night. Former Real Madrid midfielder Guti cannot digest the rankings. During the El Chiringuito programme, the Spaniard cried conspiracy over the Englishman's triumph in London.

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"It just so happens that for the 70th edition of the Ballon d'Or, the ceremony is held in London and is won by a Londoner. What a coincidence! Incredible, isn't it? It's quite a coincidence that they organise the awards ceremony in London and that a Londoner wins, isn't it? Frankly, everything seems rigged, completely. That's the impression I have, and it's what I've always thought about this award," Guti declared.

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