Virat Kohli congratulates Harry Kane on Ballon d’Or 2026 win, shares heartfelt message

Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli has congratulated England captain Harry Kane after the Bayern Munich striker won the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Kohli shared a heartfelt message for Kane, praising his resilience, hard work and honesty throughout his career at the highest level of football.

Addressing the England international as "my friend", Kohli expressed his happiness at Kane’s achievement and extended his best wishes to the striker and his family. The message highlighted the respect between the two sporting stars, who have established themselves among the leading figures in their respective sports.

Virat Kohli's special message for Harry Kane

Kohli took to his official X account to congratulate Kane on winning football’s most prestigious individual honour. The former India captain acknowledged the effort and perseverance behind the striker’s success.

"Harry my friend, you deserve every bit of this award for your resilience, hard work and honesty with which you’ve carried yourself through all these years playing football at the top. Really happy for you. God bless you and your family. They must all be very proud of you as you would be of your own journey. My best wishes always. Congratulations," Kohli wrote.

Harry my friend, you deserve every bit of this award for your resilience, hard work and honesty with which you’ve carried yourself through all these years playing football at the top. Really happy for you. God bless you and your family. They must all be very proud of you as you would be of your own journey. My best wishes always. Congratulations 👏❤️ @HKane

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 27, 2026

The message came after Kane’s remarkable achievement at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony, where the England captain received recognition for his performances during the season.

Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or 2026

Kane claimed the men's Ballon d’Or after an outstanding campaign with Bayern Munich. He became the first Englishman to win the award since Michael Owen in 2001, ending a 25-year wait for an English winner.

The striker finished ahead of prominent contenders Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal to secure the prestigious individual honour.

Kane enjoyed a prolific season, scoring 73 goals and providing eight assists, according to the figures provided. His performances played a key role in Bayern Munich’s success across domestic competitions, with the German club winning the Bundesliga, German Cup and German Super Cup.

The award represents a major milestone in Kane’s career, recognising his goalscoring consistency and contribution to Bayern Munich’s achievements.

Meanwhile, Spain international Alexia Putellas claimed the Women's Ballon d’Or for the third time in her career, adding another major individual honour to her collection.