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Kane Wins Ballon d'Or, Hails Kohli's Message
4 Nov
Summary
- Harry Kane received the Ballon d'Or, becoming the first Englishman since 2001.
- Virat Kohli praised Kane for resilience, hard work, and honesty in a message.
- Kane was overwhelmed by the congratulatory messages he received.
Harry Kane secured the Ballon d'Or, becoming the first English player to achieve this honor since Michael Owen in 2001. The Bayern Munich striker received congratulatory messages from numerous sports personalities, including David Beckham and Tom Brady. Among these, a message from Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli stood out.
Kohli lauded Kane for his career-long resilience, hard work, and honesty. Kane shared his surprise and gratitude for the overwhelming response to his achievement, noting messages from unexpected sources. He met Kohli previously in May 2019, recognizing a mutual admiration between the two national team leaders.
Kane's recent performance for Bayern Munich involved an assist but also a missed penalty and hitting the post in a draw against Borussia Dortmund. Meanwhile, Kohli was preparing for India's ODI series against New Zealand, scheduled to begin on November 4 in Auckland. Both athletes continue to be prominent figures in their respective sports.
