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Kane skeptical about Ballon d'Or: Messi and Mbappé remain favorites

Kane skeptical about Ballon d'Or: Messi and Mbappé remain favorites

Despite having one of the best seasons of his career and his name being mentioned more and more often among the candidates for the Ballon d'Or, Harry Kane does not believe he is the main favorite to win this award.

The English striker has admitted that positive reviews and support from football figures, including former England defender Jamie Carragher, are important, but he views the competition realistically.

According to Kane, the presence of a tournament like the 2026 FIFA World Cup completely changes the balance in the race for the Ballon d'Or. He estimates that performances at the World Cup will have the greatest impact on the voting, favoring footballers who excel on the international stage.

It is for this reason that Kane believes that names like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé remain at an advantage. Experience, success and expectation

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