Virat Kohli and Harry Kane
Kane won the 2026 Ballon d’Or at a ceremony held at the London Palladium on October 26, becoming the first English footballer in 25 years to receive the prestigious award. The Bayern Munich striker narrowly beat Kylian Mbappé, collecting 1,055 points compared to the Frenchman’s 1,027. The England captain enjoyed an outstanding 2025-26 season, scoring 73 goals across all competitions for Bayern Munich. The Indian star’s famous unbeaten 82 off 51 balls against Australia in the 2016 T20 World Cup remains one of the most memorable performances of his career.
The striker revealed he had recieved multiple messages from sportspersons, including Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli .
England footballer Harry Kane was asked about whether he was left “starstruck” by any congratulatory message following his historic Ballon d’Or victory. Tom Brady, Virat Kohli, you know..a lot of sports people I really admire and look up to,” Kane told reporters. “People like David Beckham, who is a big idol of mine, have messaged me. Lamine Yamal was also among the leading contenders. His performances helped him secure the biggest individual honour in football. However, a special message from Kohli made the occasion even more memorable for him. His ability to deliver under pressure has earned him admirers across different sports.