Luis Díaz backs Harry Kane for Ballon d'Or glory

Bayern Munich's Luis Díaz has tipped teammate Harry Kane to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, calling him magnificent and special.

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What happened. Luis Díaz has backed Bayern Munich teammate Harry Kane to win this year's Ballon d'Or, describing the England captain as magnificent and special. Díaz is among the 30 nominees for the award, alongside Bayern trio Kane, Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano.

• Díaz is nominated for the Ballon d'Or and calls it a special achievement.
• The winner will be announced in London on Monday, 26 October.
• Díaz also discussed playing with Olise and Dortmund as title threats.

“It's something extra, because not many get the chance to be nominated.”

— Luis Díaz

The Ballon d'Or winner will be revealed at the ceremony in London on 26 October.

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