Kane would trade Ballon d’Or for Champions League trophy

The Bayern Munich striker said team success and winning trophies were the reasons they played football ahead of their trip to face Atletico Madrid.

Free Malaysia Today AFP · News & blogs · 1 hr ago · 2 min read

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Kane said he would trade the Ballon d'Or for a Champions League trophy with Bayern, valuing team success over individual awards.

Kane won the Ballon d'Or but prefers team success over individual accolades.
He expressed a desire to win the Champions League with Bayern Munich.
Kane praised Atletico coach Diego Simeone and thanked him for his comments.

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Harry Kane was named the world's best player last week, beating Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or award. (EPA Images pic)MADRID: Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane said Monday he would trade that accolade for the Champions League trophy, ahead of Bayern Munich's visit to face Atletico Madrid.

Kane was named the world's best player last week, beating superstars Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal to the prestigious award.

However the England international said the reason he plays the game is to enjoy success with his teammates.

"Team trophies are why we play football. The team aspect of our sport is really, really important," Kane told reporters in the Spanish capital.

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Published: November 3, 2026 at 5:23 AM GMT+8
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