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How Kane's Ballon d'Or win could boost the Bundesliga

Harry Kane has secured the Ballon d'Or, marking the first time an English player has claimed the honor in 25 years. His victory also ends a nearly three-decade drought for the Bundesliga, as he becomes the first recipient from a German club since Matthias Sammer in 1996.

Figures including Lothar Matthaus, Marc Lenz, and Jan-Christian Dreesen have praised the achievement, noting that the striker's development at Bayern Munich has been instrumental to his success. To celebrate the milestone, promotional displays were projected across London landmarks, highlighting the league's ability to attract and elevate global talent.

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