Matthäus Joins Ballon d'Or Debate: Kane Deserves It More
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"In Lamine Yamal's case, I'd say no!" - Lothar Matthaus rates chances of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane and others winning 2026 Ballon d'Or
The race for the 2026 Ballon d'Or will heat up in the coming weeks, with Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal among the contenders for the award.
Harry Kane should get the Golden Ball, says Lothar Mattheus. Kane scored 73 goals in the season and won two titles with Bavaria
Lothar Matthäus believes Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is the favourite to win this year's Ballon d'Or. Kane will collect the Golden Boot on Wednesday, winning the award for Europe's top scorer for the second time in his career after netting 36 times in the Bundesliga last season, leading the way with 72 points. Former Germany international Matthäus won the Ballon d'Or in 1990, awarded by France Football magazine as the world's best player, a…
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