Kane downplays Ballon d'Or prospects despite 73-goal season at Bayern
Harry Kane says he is focused on winning trophies with Bayern Munich rather than individual awards, despite a prolific scoring record.
Harry Kane says he is focused on winning trophies with Bayern Munich rather than individual awards, despite a prolific scoring record.

Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham praised Lionel Messi's Ballon d'Or credentials following the Argentine's 100th goal for the club during a Campeones Cup victory.

ESPN reports the nominee lists for football's top individual honors have been published, alongside changes to the ceremony including a new host city.

According to ESPN, the shortlists for the 2026 Ballon d'Or awards in men's and women's soccer have been published, alongside a change to the event's host city.

Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, and Lamine Yamal are among the nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.

The French forward has gone without a trophy in his first two seasons at Real Madrid but says World Cup goals could boost his case for football's top individual award, according to a report by Al Jazeera.

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has said 2024 could present a strong opportunity for him to claim the Ballon d'Or for the first time, according to BBC Sport.

BBC Sport notes that Ballon d'Or winners typically come from recent major trophy-winning teams, raising questions about Harry Kane's chances.

Al Jazeera reports that Ousmane Dembele is among the favourites for the prestigious individual football award, alongside Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane, as the shortlist is announced.

Bayern Munich striker Kane is among three England players nominated for the prestigious annual award.

England internationals Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood have been named among 30 players nominated for the women's Ballon d'Or, BBC Sport reported.

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe begins the Champions League season amid discussion of his Ballon d'Or prospects, according to Al Jazeera.

Eight-time winner Lionel Messi joins Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane among 30 nominees, while Cape Verde's Vozinha is shortlisted for the Yashin Trophy after his World Cup performances, France 24 reported.

Ferran Torres, who scored Spain's winning goal in the World Cup final against Argentina, heads the 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d'Or announced Tuesday.