GOLAZONEWSHarry Kane wins Ballon d'Or; Palmeiras youth meet Lionel Messi
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- Harry Kane was awarded the 2026 Ballon d'Or for best player.
- Palmeiras U-16 players met Lionel Messi during a tournament in the U.S.
- The Brazilian youth side defeated Arsenal 3-1 at the Messi Cup.
Harry Kane was named the best player at the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony held on Monday (26). The England captain drew attention on the red carpet by wearing a rare Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Blue Sapphire watch, valued at £1 million (R$ 7.1 million). The timepiece is part of a personal collection estimated to be worth £2.7 million.
In the United States, the Palmeiras U-16 squad had the opportunity to meet Lionel Messi at the Inter Miami training facility. The encounter followed a 3-1 victory for the Brazilian side over Arsenal in the Messi Cup. Maicon Vinicius scored twice and Gabriel Bueno added a third for Palmeiras. Prior to this result, the team had also faced Barcelona and Newell’s Old Boys in the tournament.