Harry Kane Highlights Ballon d'Or Credentials With 80-Yard Pass
· Sports · BBC Sport
Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane delivered a standout performance during a 2-2 draw with Arsenal in the Champions League. Midway through the first half, the 33-year-old England captain took an 80-yard goal-kick to launch an attacking move for his side. Kane later assisted Alphonso Davies before scoring from the penalty spot to record his 16th career goal against Arsenal. Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha noted that Bayern manager Vincent Kompany has given Kane unprecedented trust on the pitch. The display further cemented Kane's status as a frontrunner for the 2026 Ballon d'Or ahead of the winner announcement on Monday.
Why it matters
Kane's evolving role at Bayern Munich underlines his position as a leading contender to become the first Englishman since Michael Owen in 2001 to win the Ballon d'Or.
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