PRAISE FROM MOURINHO TO HIS FORMER STUDENT KANE WINNING THE BALLON D'ORSubtitle

While the 2026 Ballon d'Or, the most prestigious individual award of world football, found its owner, its echoes continue in the sports public without slowing down. English striker Harry Kane, managing to win this massive award with the incredible performance he displayed, continues to receive massive support from legendary names of the football world. His former technical director José Mourinho, whom he worked together with in the Tottenham Hotspur team in past years and established a very special bond with, stepped in front of cameras after this amazing success his talented student obtained and made highly sincere and striking statements. The Portuguese legendary trainer, showering praise on the talents and personality of his former student, revealed the deep respect between them once again by using the expressions, "I had the privilege of working with Harry. He's a great player, a great professional and a great person." The experienced technical man, displaying a beautiful example of loyalty, continued his words in the following way: "Despite the frustration of seeing my player not win, I'm very happy for Harry. He deserves this joy, this cherry on top of his career." These emotional statements made by José Mourinho were met with massive interest in the international sports media, proving to the whole world once again how strong the unshakable bond between the two football men is. Harry Kane, spending a highly productive period under the management of the Portuguese boss during the period he wore the Tottenham Hotspur jersey and carrying his game to a completely different dimension, got the reward of his efforts lasting for years with the 2026 Ballon d'Or award and wrote his name into football history with golden letters. This massive victory already gained a legendary place among the unforgettable moments of world football.

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