Kane's Ballon d'Or triumph confirms Bayern's team spirit
On the evening of the Ballon d’Or ceremony in London, Harry Kane, the striker of Bayern Munich, celebrated his second individual award, a feat that German newspapers immediately labeled as a victory for the ultimate team player. With a voting share of just over eighty percent, he was chosen by journalists from across Europe.
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The Bavarian newspaper TZ wrote the headline: ‘Kane crowns himself king of football’ and praised his commitment to the team over individual glory. According to the outlet, this is the only correct decision, because the Englishman fights for his club like no other superstar.
TZ emphasized that Kane’s dedication stands out from that of Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé, who according to the newspaper also want to win with their team. The paper called the two young talents brilliant footballers, but noted that they possess qualities that Kane does not have.
TZ also noted that Kane last season was not only the best striker, but also the best attacking midfielder, runner in midfield and controlling midfielder, a versatility that no other footballer displayed. This broad role distribution underscored his value for Bayern Munich.
The local outlet added that merely being a megalo‑man media brand is not enough; basics such as team spirit, commitment and sportsmanship must also be present. According to them, Kane demonstrated these qualities last season more strongly than both Yamal and Mbappé.
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TZ also pointed out a problem in the evaluation procedure, where the voting period ended a day after the World Cup final, even though that date should have been the end of the voting period. This was seen as an administrative error that could undermine the credibility of the award.
reported that coach Vincent Kompany, who recently fell ill during a training, called Kane briefly before the start of the ceremony in London. Despite his hospital stay, Kompany made sure to give Kane a supportive gesture, a sign that the player clearly appreciated.
Bayern Munich celebrates sixth Ballon d’Or winner
After a difficult period, the celebration returns to Bayern Munich, which thus produced a Ballon d’Or winner for the sixth time. The previous Bayern winners were Karl‑Heinz Rummenigge in 1981, Gerd Müller and Franz Beckenbauer, giving the club a rich tradition.
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This Ball moment strengthens the club’s reputation. The Netherlands is represented on the club list only by Ajax, with Johan Cruyff who won the Ball in 1971, later twice with Barcelona, and later Ruud Gullit and Marco van Basten who captured the award at AC Milan, causing the country with seven final appearances to rank high on the eternal Ballon list.