Harry Kane becomes first English footballer since 2001 to win Ballon d'Or, fans call for knighthood

• Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, becoming the first English footballer to claim the award since Michael Owen in 2001.
His Ballon d'Or win sparked calls for a knighthood, with fans suggesting he be called 'Sir Harry'.
Kane said being called 'Sir Harry' would sound good but feel strange, adding that he would prefer to be called Harry for now.

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