Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane delivers emotional acceptance speech
Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday.
France 24 reports: Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday.
Kane scored 73 goals for club and country last campaign and smashed scoring records at the World Cup, where he captained England to a third-place finish.
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