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Ballon d'Or: Harry Kane thanks his wife Katie Goodland

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After winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or, Harry Kane thanked his wife Katie Goodland for her support throughout his career and during the difficult periods at the start. The Bayern Munich striker paid tribute to her at the ceremony held at the London Palladium, reports L'essentiel.

Harry Kane dedicated his 2026 Ballon d'Or to his wife Katie Goodland, whom he described as his best friend and greatest support. The England captain and Bayern Munich striker thanked her on Monday evening at the London Palladium, according to the speech delivered at the ceremony.

Kane highlighted Katie Goodland's sacrifices, as she supported him through his difficult beginnings and loan spells while his career was slow to take off. The couple, who have four children, shared the emotion of waiting for the result to be announced, the player said, also thanking his parents and his brother Charlie.

Harry Kane won the trophy ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, after his men's top scorer award at the Ballon d'Or. The ceremony followed his 2026 Ballon d'Or triumph, announced on 26 October in London.

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