England captain Harry Kane don win di 2026 Ballon d'Or, di first Englishman to take di award in 25 years, after Michael Owen win am for 2001. CNA report say di Bayern Munich striker collect di honour on Monday for London, after one season wey e score 61 goals in 51 games for im club across all competitions.
Kane bin move to Bayern for 2023, and di 2025-26 campaign bring am domestic league and cup double, while im goals make am Europe leading scorer. When e climb stage, di striker no hide im shock. “Wow, wow, wow! I am almost speechless. Being here in London has made it extra special. Made it a good omen for me tonight,” Kane talk. E thank those wey vote for am and congratulate di other winners and nominees for di room.
For di women side, Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas win di Ballon d’Or Feminin for di third time, CNA report add.
Di same week, BBC carry news say England don win di Cerebral Palsy World Cup for di first time. Di report no give scoreline, but e mark anoda first for English football within days.
But no be only celebration dey. BBC also report say di England and Republic of Ireland Under-15 World Cup match end over alleged racism. Talksport tok say England Under-15s, di Young Lions, walk off di pitch during di FIFA Under-15 fixture after one player allegedly face racial abuse.
For transfer front, LiveScore report say Manchester United and Sunderland dey among clubs wey don make contact over signing one England international. Di report no name di player.
