Harry Kane's clubs, teammates, and the soccer world react to England star's Ballon d'Or

Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or win on Monday is being widely-celebrated in the football world, as seemingly only runners-up Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal are disappointed in the outcome. Even they likely understand, as Kane is one of the good guys in the game. RELATED — All-time men’s Ballon d’Or winners | Women’s winners Those who don't like Kane or his clubs would've found their hearts warmed by his acceptance speech, as he went deep into his history to thank friends, family, and teammates. Here's how the soccer world reacted to Kane's win, from the heartfelt to the hilarious. Tottenham Hotspur, Bayern Munich, England react to Harry Kane winning Ballon d’Or A legacy built in the Spurs academy. Forever one of our own pic.twitter.com/tXaplV8tOR — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) October 26, 2026 The best player in the world. Our 2026 #BallonDor winner: HARRY KANE! pic.twitter.com/kSC25NPI77 — England (@England) October 26, 2026 Absolutely . #BallondOr pic.twitter.com/ESlNHXYBpe — FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) October 26, 2026 Harry Kane Ballon d’Or Winner Harry Kane Ballon d’Or Winner Harry Kane Ballon d’Or Winner Harry Kane Ballon d’Or Winner Harry Kane Ballon d’Or Winner Harry Kane Ballon d’Or Winner Harry Kane Ballon d’Or Winner Harry Kane Ballon d’Or Winner Harry Kane Ballon d’Or Winner Harry Kane… — FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) October 26, 2026 Kane’s former club Norwich City, wider soccer world salute Ballon d’Or winner Thinking about those six months in Norfolk The only #BallonDor winner to call East Anglia home. Well deserved, Harry Kane. pic.twitter.com/xf5cLwdLdu — Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) October 26, 2026 HARRY KANE IS THE NEW BALLON D'OR! #ballondor pic.twitter.com/jEn8E1bLEF — Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) October 26, 2026 Work hard in silence. Let success be your noise. — Harry Kane (@HKane) October 26, 2026 Amid the egos that can go out of control with the Ballon D’Or, Kane is a good, diligent, hard-working - and exceptionally talented - professional. Actually feels a bit of a winner from another era, in a good way. — Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) October 26, 2026