Ballon d’Or: A surprise to come?

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By: Manu Tournoux

Bayern Munich may have stalled in the semi-final of the Champions League, but Harry Kane believes he is in a good position to win the Ballon d’Or even before the start of the World Cup.

The World Cup will inevitably redistribute the cards. But like last season, the Parisian players currently seem best placed to win the Ballon d’Or at the start of the school year. Whether it is the title holder, Ousmane Dembélé, very prominent since the start of the final phase of the Champions League and again a scorer on Saturday against Arsenal, or Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the best player in the Champions League this season.

However, according to him, Harry Kane is just as deserving of winning the distinction. Consequence of his 61 goals accumulated with Bayern Munich. And too bad if the Bavarians failed in the semi-final of the Champions League against PSG.

“I think so, yes, he confided during an interview with The Team on the eve of the Champions League final. When we look at who are the current favorites to win the Ballon d’Or, there is Michael (Olise), Champions League finalists and me. »

The ceremony will take place in London…

“But at the same time, I’m not the type of person who claims to deserve a Ballon d’Or. I try to make my performances on the pitch speak for themselves” he added, nevertheless wanting to see a sign in the fact that London is hosting the next Ballon d’Or ceremony: “I saw that. Maybe this is a good omen for me. Winning it in my hometown would be even more special for me. »

A coronation for England will undoubtedly end the suspense in the race for the Ballon d’Or. “I would be one of the favorites, definitely. Given the trophies I have won this season and the number of goals I have scored, I would be in the running, especially in the event of England winning the World Cup, one could imagine that the trophy would go to an English player. he whispered.