Petit Rules Out Kane for 2026 Ballon d'Or Award
Emmanuel Petit, a former France midfielder, has stated that Harry Kane, the striker for Bayern Munich and the England national team, will not win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Petit criticized Kane for his performance in significant matches, claiming he "disappeared" during crucial moments.
He remarked that Kane's chances for the prestigious award have decreased following the World Cup. While acknowledging Kane's impressive statistics, including being the top scorer in the Bundesliga for the third consecutive season with 36 goals, Petit emphasized that Kane's contributions in the Champions League and with the national team were lacking when the pressure was highest.
Kane also scored 10 goals in the DFB-Pokal and netted 14 goals in 13 Champions League matches, but Petit believes these achievements are insufficient for Ballon d’Or contention.
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