{"id":1809,"date":"2026-10-27T14:46:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/27\/wouldnt-be-possible-without-you-kane-tells-wife-after-ballon-dor-win\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:46:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:46:07","slug":"wouldnt-be-possible-without-you-kane-tells-wife-after-ballon-dor-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/27\/wouldnt-be-possible-without-you-kane-tells-wife-after-ballon-dor-win\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Wouldn\u2019t be possible without you,\u2019 Kane tells wife after Ballon d\u2019Or win"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"\u2018Wouldn\u2019t<\/p>\n

By Emmanuel Okogba<\/h4>\n

Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane has thanked his wife, Katie Goodland, for her support after being named winner of the 2026 Ballon d\u2019Or award, declaring that his achievement \u201cwouldn\u2019t be possible without you.\u201d<\/p>\n

He expressed gratitude to Goodland following the announcement, acknowledging her support throughout his football career as he celebrated one of the sport\u2019s biggest individual honours.<\/p>\n

Kane, 33, had while receiving the award, spoken for more than 10 minutes, thanking his long-term partner, Goodland, and mother to his four children.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo my wife, Kate, my best friend,\u201d Kane said. \u201cWe\u2019ve been through ups and downs for sure. You\u2019re my biggest supporter. I actually felt like you wanted this more than me myself.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThe anxious wait for us to find out, I know it\u2019s been horrible for you, here it is \u2013 we\u2019ve done it! You always want the best for me, you sacrifice yourself to help me achieve my dreams, and I know they\u2019re your dreams as well, so it wouldn\u2019t be possible without you.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a trophy that we celebrate, not me. This is me and you, it\u2019s all the family, all our close-knit team, so I just want to say thank you, I love you.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cCan\u2019t wait to enjoy this and celebrate tonight for sure. Love you.\u201d<\/p>\n

The England captain enjoyed an impressive campaign with Bayern Munich last season, playing a key role in the club\u2019s title-winning success and reinforcing his reputation as one of Europe\u2019s leading forwards.<\/p>\n

He also featured for England at the recently concluded FIFA World Cup, where the Three Lions finished third.<\/p>\n

Kane emerged ahead of a final three-man shortlist that included France international Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid and Spanish forward Lamine Yamal of Barcelona.<\/p>\n

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The Ballon d\u2019Or recognises outstanding individual performances in football, with Kane\u2019s contributions at club and international levels placing him among the leading contenders for the award.<\/p>\n

Kane will now look to build on the achievement as he continues his pursuit of further success with Bayern Munich and England.<\/p>\n

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