‘Wouldn’t be possible without you,’ Kane tells wife after Ballon d’Or win

By Emmanuel Okogba
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’Or award, declaring that his achievement “wouldn’t be possible without you.”
He expressed gratitude to Goodland following the announcement, acknowledging her support throughout his football career as he celebrated one of the sport’s biggest individual honours.
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.
“To my wife, Kate, my best friend,” Kane said. “We’ve been through ups and downs for sure. You’re my biggest suppor...