Crowned Ballon d’Or 2026, Harry Kane lived a moment that he will not soon forget. In an interview given to France Footballthe English striker looked back on the minutes which preceded the announcement of his name by Ronaldo Nazario, during the ceremony organized in London. A particularly trying wait for the Bayern Munich player, who had been able to count on the support of those close to him and many personalities along his journey. “I was nervous. Really. My heart was beating very fast. It’s very different from the stress you feel before a big match where you know you can influence the result by playing well or scoring. There, I just had to wait for the moment”he confided.
The emotion finally rose suddenly when R9 announced the winner. “When he said my name, all the emotions came at once: relief, happiness… I didn’t really know how to react. I was completely overwhelmed. I’ve never experienced this before.”Kane said. The Englishman also spoke of the numerous messages received throughout the day: “Everyone told me I deserved it and wished me good luck. It almost made me want to win even more, because I realized all the support I had. » A coronation experienced as a collective reward, beyond just his personal success.
