Favourite Kane makes Ballon d'Or shortlist

Harry Kane scored 73 goals last season for club and country [Getty Images]Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is one of three England players nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham and Arsenal's Declan Rice join Kane, the favourite for the award, on the 30-player shortlist.Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, who is looking to win his ninth Ballon d'Or, has been nominated.The 39-year-old scored eight goals as Argentina lost the World Cup final to Spain in July, with Messi sin