Pochettino Backs Harry Kane for 2026 Ballon d'Or Ahead of Mbappe
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United States coach Mauricio Pochettino believes Harry Kane deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or after an outstanding season for Bayern Munich and England. Kane scored 61 goals in 51 matches as Bayern won the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal. He also scored six goals as England finished third at the 2026 World Cup. Pochettino said Kane's achievements and long-standing contribution to football make this the right time for him to claim the award. Kane is competing with Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal for the prize.
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