Arise, Sir Harry? Downing Street hints at Kane knighthood after Ballon d’Or win

Harry Kane has won the 2025 Ballon d'Or, becoming the first Englishman to claim football's most prestigious individual award since 2001, a span of 25 years. Downing Street hinted at a potential knighthood for the Bayern Munich striker and England captain, describing his achievement as 'extraordinary'. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham also sent his congratulations to Kane following the announcement at Monday night's ceremony.