Harry Kane celebrated his Ballon d'Or with the help of a special message from his former Tottenham teammate SonHeung-min, who is currently playing in the MLS with LosAngelesFC. The England captain received congratulations from around the world after beating KylianMbappé and LamineYamal, but Son's note stood out for its emotional tone and its reference to the years shared at the London club.
Kane, who has been Bayern Munich's offensive leader since 2023, publicly thanked his supporters, but it was Son's word that resonated most with fans. The two players were part of the same team at Tottenham between 2015 and 2023, under the direction of Mauricio Pochettino, who today manages the United States national team. Pochettino coached Spurs from 2014 to 2019, a period in which both Kane and Son were key figures.
During their stay at the club, Kane and Son experienced memorable moments, but also frustrations. The duo failed to win any joint titles; The 2018-19 Champions League final against Liverpool ended 2-0 in favor of the rival at the Metropolitano. In 2024-25, Son lifted the EuropaLeague as captain of Spurs, although by that time Kane had already left Bayern. The English captain, for his part, had to wait until his arrival in Munich to win titles, with two Bundesliga, a German Cup and two German Super Cups in his record.
In his message, Son expressed: "He deserved it more than anyone. Huge congratulations, my partner." The phrase underlines Son's admiration for Kane's performance and his recognition as the best player in the world. Furthermore, the comment reflects the close relationship between the two, who shared countless assists and goals at Tottenham.
With the Ballon d'Or under his belt, Kane establishes himself as one of the most outstanding forwards of the modern era, while Son continues his career in MLS, bringing his experience and leadership to a new environment. The next step for both will be to continue contributing to their teams with the same passion and professionalism that has characterized them for years.