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Harry Kane honoured by Tottenham as mural unveiled after Ballon d'Or victory

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-30 · by Sam Tabuteau

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Harry Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or on Monday night, surpassing Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe. In his acceptance speech at the London Palladium, Kane thanked Tottenham Hotspur for nurturing his career since he joined the club at age 11. To honor this achievement, Spurs unveiled a mural of Kane in their media center with the inscription "One of our own," celebrating his contribution to the team where he scored 280 goals in 435 appearances before moving to Bayern Munich three years ago.
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Harry Kane, now 33 and a former Tottenham Hotspur player, was honored by his old club after winning the Ballon d'Or on Monday night. The English striker became the first Englishman in 25 years to claim the prestigious award, beating out Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe. During his acceptance speech at the London Palladium, Kane thanked Tottenham for shaping his career, stating he wouldn't be where he is today without them. Despite leaving Spurs three years ago to join Bayern Munich, Kane's connection to the club remains strong. To commemorate his achievement, Tottenham unveiled a mural in their media center featuring a picture of Kane with the words "One of our own." Kane joined Tottenham at age 11 and scored an impressive 280 goals in 435 appearances before leaving for Bayern in 2023.

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Kane PERSON · 5× Spurs ORG · 3× Tottenham Hotspur ORG · 2× Bayern Munich ORG · 1× England GPE · 1× Englishman NORP · 1× Kylian Mbappe PERSON · 1× Lamine Yamal PERSON · 1× London GPE · 1× Tottenham ORG · 1×

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The 33-year-old, who captained England to the World Cup semi-finals this summer, has gone from strength to strength since signing for Bayern and enjoyed a stellar campaign last season, netting 73 goals in all competitions for club and country.
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🔮 I wouldn't be where I am today without Tottenham, for sure," Kane said.
2026-10-30 · Evening Standard
Harry Kane honoured by Tottenham as mural unveiled after Ballon d'Or victory · assertive framing

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Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to claim the Ballon d’Or on Monday night, beating competition from Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe. uncertain
Kane → become → Yamal
Collecting the award at the London Palladium, Kane credited Spurs in his acceptance speech for the role they played in shaping his career. asserted
they → collect → career
"I want to say thank you to Tottenham Hotspur, as well. asserted
I → want → Hotspur
I wouldn't be where I am today without Tottenham, for sure," Kane said. asserted
Kane → say → Tottenham
[With] all the guidance, the coaches, you allowed me to live my dream. asserted
me → allow → dream
So, for sure, without all those moments together, all the ups and down along the way of that journey has led me to this moment here today. asserted
ups → lead → moment
So I just want to say thank you to Tottenham Hotspur." asserted
I → want → Hotspur
Despite leaving Spurs three years ago, Kane’s affinity to the club has not waned, and they have commemorated his Ballon d’Or win with a picture of him under the words “One of our own” in the media centre at Hotspur Way. asserted
they → leave → Way
Kane joined Spurs at the age of 11 and went on to score 280 goals in 435 appearances for the north London club before joining Bayern Munich in 2023. asserted
Kane → join → 2023
The 33-year-old, who captained England to the World Cup semi-finals this summer, has gone from strength to strength since signing for Bayern and enjoyed a stellar campaign last season, netting 73 goals in all competitions for club and country. asserted
who → captain → club
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