VIDEO: Harry Kane Takes Ballon d’Or Home, Secures It With Seat Belt

According to a report by The Nation Nigeria on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has attracted attention online after a video showed him carefully securing his Ballon d’Or trophy with a seat belt during a car journey home following his historic victory.

The video, shared by Bayern Munich on social media, showed the England captain placing the prestigious golden trophy in the passenger seat and fastening the seat belt around it to keep it secure during the ride.

The German club accompanied the footage with a humorous caption: “Safety first. Harry Kane bringing the Ballon d’Or home.”

The light-hearted moment quickly became a talking point among football fans, adding a memorable touch to what has been a landmark achievement in Kane’s career.

Kane won the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or at a ceremony held at the London Palladium on Monday, October 26, becoming the first English footballer to receive the award since Michael Owen in 2001.

The 33-year-old forward beat Real Madrid and France striker Kylian Mbappé, who finished second, and Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal, who came third, to claim football’s most prestigious individual honour.

According to UEFA, Kane scored 73 goals for club and country during the 2025/26 campaign, helping Bayern Munich retain their Bundesliga title and achieve a domestic treble. He also finished as the German top flight’s leading scorer for the third consecutive season.

His remarkable goal-scoring form and contribution to Bayern’s success strengthened his position among the leading contenders for the award.

Kane’s victory ended England’s 25-year wait for a men’s Ballon d’Or winner. Before him, only four Englishmen had claimed the prize: Stanley Matthews in 1956, Bobby Charlton in 1966, Kevin Keegan in 1978 and 1979, and Owen in 2001.

The award was particularly significant for Kane, who had spent years establishing himself as one of the world’s most consistent forwards before moving from Tottenham Hotspur to Bayern Munich in 2023.

Despite his individual success at Tottenham, the striker had previously faced questions about his ability to win major team honours. His achievements in Germany, combined with his goal-scoring performances for England, have helped strengthen his legacy.

Kane was visibly emotional during his acceptance speech in London, where he thanked his family, teammates, coaches and everyone who had supported his career. He also acknowledged that his individual achievements would not have been possible without the collective efforts of those around him.

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