Real club TV congratulates Kane: Ballon d'Or win 'deserved'
Real Madrid's broadcaster praised Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or victory on 27 October 2026, while recognising Kylian Mbappé had credible claims.
Real Madrid's club television publicly congratulated Harry Kane after he was awarded the 2026 Ballon d'Or on 27 October 2026, even though many within the club had hoped the prize would go to Kylian Mbappé.
Club TV reaction
During the live broadcast of the ceremony, Real's commentator praised Kane's career and acknowledged that Mbappé had strong arguments to win, but described Kane's triumph as fully deserved.
“Congratulations to Harry Kane. He is a fantastic footballer with an impressive career. Mbappé had grounds to hope for the prize, but Kane's victory is undoubtedly deserved,” the commentator said on the club channel.
Kane, the England striker of Bayern Munich, collected the prestigious individual honour ahead of Real Madrid's forward Kylian Mbappé.
Although many Real supporters had expected their player to take the award, the club broadcaster added that Mbappé will have further opportunities in the future.
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