Harry Kane: How the ‘runt of the litter’ conquered a historic Ballon d’Or
Once mocked for being the most famous player never to win a trophy, Kane now has the most prestigious individual honour.
Al Jazeera English reports: Once mocked for being the most famous player never to win a trophy, Kane now has the most prestigious individual honour.
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