Kane Would Choose Bayern’s Champions League Over Ballon d’Or

Harry Kane said he would choose winning the Champions League with Bayern Munich over earning another Ballon d’Or, while adding that he remains in contention for both honours. The England captain made the choice when asked about the trophies ahead of Bayern’s Champions League match against Atlético Madrid. Kane said team success was central to football and described lifting the European title with Bayern as an “incredible feeling.” He also called his Ballon d’Or win one of the best moments of his life and career. His preference was not a prediction that Bayern would win the competition, nor a decision to give up the individual award. The remarks came shortly after Kane received the Ballon d’Or for the first time. He said the award was a major personal achievement, but spoke of wanting to share the experience of a Champions League final and victory with his teammates. He said he still had the opportunity to win both prizes. Kane’s comments reflect a team honour he has yet to secure at club level. He played in Tottenham Hotspur’s 2019 Champions League final defeat to Liverpool, and Bayern have reached the semifinals during his time with the German club. In the previous campaign,...