Hansi Flick on the Ballon d’Or: “Harry Kane deserved it”
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8-second readFC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has admitted that Harry Kane deserved to win this year's Ballon d'Or, for which his own player Lamine Yamal was also a serious contender.
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FC Barcelona and Spain star Lamine Yamal was one of the leading contenders for this year's Ballon d'Or, but ultimately finished behind Kylian Mbappé and winner Harry Kane in the rankings.
Speaking on Friday, FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick admitted that Kane deserved the honour, while also praising Yamal and insisting that the 19-year-old has what it takes to win the award in the future.
Flick told the media on Friday, according to FC Barcelona's official website. “He's at the level required to win this award. I'm very proud of Lamine.
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Barca Blaugranes · reported · 2026-10-30 17:00 UTC
Hansi Flick gives his verdict on Harry Kane beating Lamine Yamal to the Ballon d’Or ↗
Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or win this week has been the subject of plenty of discussion among a group of Barcelona fans who thought Lamine Yamal deserved it this year, but the teenager won his third consecutive Kopa Trophy as the
Bulinews · reported · 2026-10-30 14:40 UTC
Hansi Flick on the Ballon d’Or: “Harry Kane deserved it” ↗
FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has admitted that Harry Kane deserved to win this year's Ballon d'Or, for which his own player Lamine Yamal was also a serious contender.
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