How Kane's Ballon d'Or win could boost the Bundesliga
Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or win not only ended a 25-year wait for an English winner of the award but also saw a Bundesliga player win it for the first time…
BBC Sport reports: Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or win not only ended a 25-year wait for an English winner of the award but also saw a Bundesliga player win it for the first time since 1996.
This sports story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Bundesliga, Kane's Ballon and Harry Kane's Ballon.
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Results and decisions like this can shape standings, selections and the rest of the season for the teams and athletes involved.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- Bundesliga, Kane's Ballon, Harry Kane's Ballon, English
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