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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jack Rathborn

Harry Kane favourite for Ballon d’Or as odds revealed

Harry Kane Lamine Yamal Lionel Messi Ousmane Dembele
  • The sport's top individual prize, the Ballon d’Or, will be decided in London on 26 October.
  • Harry Kane is currently the favourite to win, building on his strong form for Bayern Munich and becoming England's all-time top World Cup scorer.
  • Lamine Yamal and Rodri , who won the award in 2024, are also strong contenders.
  • Lionel Messi remains in contention after leading Argentina to a second consecutive final, while reigning winner Ousmane Dembele is a candidate after securing back-to-back Champions League titles.
  • The odds are as follows: Harry Kane at 13/8, Lamine Yamal at 9/4, Lionel Messi at 11/4, Kylian Mbappe at 7/2, Rodri at 9/2 and Ousmane Dembele at 14/1.

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Who is favourite to win the Ballon d’Or after the World Cup? Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Rodri lead race

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