Kane wins Ballon d’Or, thanks parents in tears

On October 27, 2026, Harry Kane stood in the glittering Ballon d’Or theatre of the London Palladium. With a trembling voice he thanked his parents as a tear ran down his face on stage. The speech was an emotional climax after his triumph as the new world footballer.

Thanks to Parents and Family

“What a moment – after all the years, all the sacrifices, all the support you have given me,” Kane said, his voice breaking for the first time. He recalled how his parents drove him to every training session and accompanied him to games across England and across Germany. “And there was never any pressure from you. It was always just about hard work, improving, learning,” he added.

Kane emphasized that his parents were always present, even today, and that their tireless support motivated him to achieve peak performances. This support had been the foundation of his career.

Bayern Munich and the Ballon d’Or Honour

The star of FC Bayern Munich was named the best player in the world at the Ballon d’Or, with Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid taking second place and Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona taking third. In the elegant setting of the Palladium, the triple chant “Harry, Harry, Harry!” echoed from the audience stands.

Kane expressed his gratitude to the Bayern teammates who topped his list, praising the way they push him. He directed a special word to Coach Vincent Kompany and said, “I hope that gives you some energy.”

Kane highlighted the importance of the fans, who have loudly supported him since his arrival in Munich. “Every time I can give something back to you, it is truly a privilege,” he said, emphasizing that the return of the trophy to Bayern is a gift to the supporters.

Message to the Youth

Since his move to Bayern, Kane has undoubtedly developed as a player, a person and a leader, he said. “It is an honour to play for you. I am glad to bring this trophy to Bayern,” said the 33‑year‑old captain of the Three Lions.

He also thanked the English national team, coach Thomas Tuchel and his former club Tottenham Hotspur. His wife, children, family and his brother also received personal words, with him jokingly noting that his brother had given him many footballing skills.

In closing, Kane addressed his speech to all boys and girls: “Everything is possible with hard work. I was not the child who went straight to the top, I had to fight a lot to belong to the best. And I hope I can inspire you.”