Harry Kane secured the prestigious Ballon d'Or, marking him as the first Englishman since Michael Owen in 2001 to achieve this individual honour. The Bayern Munich star finished ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal in the voting, with the ceremony held at the London Palladium on October 26. Kane expressed particular delight at receiving a congratulatory message from Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli, who lauded his resilience and hard work. Other notable figures who reached out included David Beckham, Tom Brady, and musician Ed Sheeran. Kane was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support, highlighting how much the achievement resonated beyond his immediate circle. His recent performance for Bayern Munich saw him assist Dayot Upamecano in a 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund on October 31.