Winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or, forward Harry Kane stated that he would trade the individual achievement for a Champions League title with Bayern Munich. The statement was made during a press conference on November 2, 2026, the eve of the match against Atlético Madrid in the European competition.
The 33-year-old English player became the sixth athlete from his country to receive the award at a ceremony held in London, surpassing Kylian Mbappé by 28 points. According to Kane, team achievements are the main motivation in football, highlighting that lifting the continental trophy alongside his teammates would be a unique feeling, although he sees the possibility of achieving both goals in the season. On the same occasion, the athlete commented on negotiations to extend his bond with the German club, which currently runs until June 2027, and indicated that an agreement is close following new talks.
The match between Bayern and Atlético Madrid was scheduled for the Metropolitano stadium for the fourth round of the Champions League league phase. Kane also thanked the praise received from opposing coach Diego Simeone and projected a difficult match against a solid defensive system that is dangerous in offensive transitions.
