With a month left until the Ballon d'Or 2026 winner is announced in London on October 26, will favourite Harry Kane lift the trophy on home soil or will Lamine Yamal become the youngest winner in the award's history?
Sky Sports8h ago
‘It wasn’t the team that we wanted and said we’d be’ England host Spain in Nations League on Saturday Harry Kane has described England’s World Cup semi-final defeat against Argentina as his most painful tournament exit because of how the team lost sight of who they were. The captain is determined to move on as quickly as possible and is chasing a statement performance against Spain at Wembley on Saturday night in the Nations League. But he admits he is yet to get over the Argentina game and knows it is something he and his teammates must work to process. “It felt like it wasn’t us as a team,” Kane said, as he reflected on how England lost their way in the 2-1 defeat, barely touching the ball after they went ahead in the 55th minute. “It wasn’t the team that we wanted to be and said we’d be. When you maybe go against your beliefs and you lose, it feels 10 times worse than just losing in a way where … if we lose doing it our way you accept it, take it on the chin and move on. It’s tough and it will still be tough. Continue reading...
The Guardian•David Hytner23 Sept
EXCLUSIVE: Jack Ryan and Halo showrunner Steven Kane has landed on his next project. Kane is developing ABC’s Dive with 20th Television and Dwayne Johnson’s Seven Bucks, which is set in New Orleans, a city defined by its relationship to water. Dive will follow an elite team of police divers and investigators who solve crimes […]
Deadline•Max Goldbart23 Sept
Appointment of Kane as creative director signals the return of serious style ambition for former It-bag brand With spicy leather mini-dresses and shoes with miniature axes for heels, two beloved British names made a swaggering joint comeback at London fashion week. Fifteen years ago, Christopher Kane and Mulberry were two of the biggest shows on the line-up. Kane was the brilliant young designer who could find fashion in the most unlikely places: rubberised lace minis were inspired by “Princess Margaret on acid”; while illustrations from the 1972 classic The Joy of Sex appeared on slinky slip dresses. Mulberry was London’s home-grown It-bag brand: anyone who was anyone had a Bayswater or an Alexa. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Jess Cartner-Morley20 Sept
Harry Kane becomes quickest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals!
Sky Sports18 Sept
HHarry Kane makes history by becoming the fastest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals in his 98th game, while Michael Olise nets a hat-trick as Bayern Munich thrash Union Berlin 7-0.
BBC18 Sept
Kane double helps Bayern Munich beat Union Berlin 7-0 Dieter Müller’s record of 129 games had stood since 1977 Harry Kane smashed the 49-year-old record for the fastest player to score 100 Bundesliga goals in Bayern Munich’s 7-0 victory over Union Berlin, his 98th league game for the club. Cologne’s Dieter Müller set the previous mark in 1977, but it took him 129 matches and, with the England captain scoring at better than a goal a game, a new record had been inevitable for some time. Since his arrival in 2023 Kane had been averaging a Bundesliga goal every 78.5 minutes and has now scored 152 in 154 appearances in all competitions, including 61 in 51 games last term. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Press Association18 SeptKane's record-breaking pace in the Bundesliga enhances his legacy and strengthens his Ballon d'Or candidacy, impacting football history.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team18 SeptKane's admiration for Messi highlights sportsmanship's role in shaping legacy, emphasizing humility and respect over rivalry in football.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team18 Sept
Harry Kane could become first Ballon d'Or from England since 2001, but striker focused on Bayern Munich trophies.
Al Jazeera18 Sept
Barcelona are monitoring Harry Kane and Erling Haaland, Nick Woltemade could be a replacement for Kane at Bayern Munich, and Manchester United are interested in Jarrad Branthwaite, plus more.
BBC15 Sept
Max Rushden is joined by Philippe Auclair , Sid Lowe , Nicky Bandini and Mark Langdon to discuss the weekend’s action around Europe Continue reading...
The Guardian15 Sept
With two weeks to go before voting closes for the Ballon d’Or, the leading contenders are campaigning.
Max Rushden is joined by Philippe Auclair , Sid Lowe , Nicky Bandini and Mark Langdon to discuss the weekend’s action around Europe Max Rushden is joined by Philippe Auclair , Sid Lowe , Nicky Bandini and Mark Langdon to discuss the weekend’s action around Europe. On the podcast today: Harry Kane scored his 150th goal for Bayern Munich against Bundesliga newcomers Elversberg, while Ballon d’Or rivals Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé both scored doubles in La Liga. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Presented by Max Rushden with Nicky Bandini, Philippe Auclair, Sid Lowe and Mark Langdon. Produced by Rory Symonand the executive producer is Tayo Popoola15 Sept
Sky Sports13 Sept
Bayern's dominant win signals their intent and depth, setting a strong tone for their Champions League ambitions this season.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team11 Sept
Sky Sports9 Sept
We assess the standing of the players on the shortlist for the award before the winner is announced in October 1) Harry Kane (England/Bayern Munich) Even adjusting for the goal-drunken Bundesliga, his 61 goals in 51 matches for Bayern last season undersells his all-around impact, considering his playmaking and hold-up skills. Kane was gameplanned out of England’s later games at the World Cup, but he was unstoppable through the last 16 to close out the finest year of his career to date. If not now, when? Continue reading...
The Guardian•Jeff Rueter9 Sept
Kane's nomination highlights a resurgence in English football prominence, potentially inspiring future talents and elevating the national team's status.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team8 Sept
Harry Kane was the highest goalscorer in Europe last season, yet he plays like a midfielder. We ask him to break down his game.
BBC4 Sept