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ESPN's Stevie calls Kane's Ballon d'Or "payback for his loyalty"

The ESPN FC discussion asks what might have happened had Kane stayed at Tottenham, while viewers debate the value of moving abroad.

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Why this story? The video opened at a pace of 83,510 views a day, 11 times a normal first day on this channel (7,502).

Did Harry Kane's loyalty to Tottenham help him WIN the B'allon d'Or? 👀 🤔

"Can you imagine if Harry Kane didn't leave Spurs?" the host asks. It is the question that turns ESPN FC's Ballon d'Or discussion from a comparison of scoring records into a conversation about when to move on.

Stevie's answer holds two ideas together: Kane was right to leave Tottenham for Bayern Munich, but the years he spent at Spurs still deserve recognition. "I think this is payback for his loyalty," he says.

The Short on ESPN UK drew an estimated 84,000 views in its first day, far beyond the channel's usual start for the format. Comments arrived almost six times faster than on a typical first day.

The panel does not pretend Kane had no competition. Stevie points to Kylian Mbappé's scoring achievements in LaLiga, the Champions League and the World Cup, while a graphic compares Kane, Mbappé and Lamine Yamal. But he argues that Kane made his Bayern move at the right moment, and the host highlights the domestic treble that accompanied his individual success.

In the comments, viewers pick up both sides of that story. Some recall Kane mentioning Spurs in his acceptance speech; others argue that English players going abroad can benefit the national team, bringing Jude Bellingham into the conversation.

ESPN UK also has a second fast-starting Kane Short, revisiting Van de Ven's prediction that he would win the award.

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What viewers say

I teared up when he mentioned spurs in his speech 🥹
@AfkonJaiPatatesSee it on YouTube
Been saying for years English players needed to go abroad to make the international team better. Look at Kane and Bellingham thriving.
@LewisCollins-nj8htSee it on YouTube
I’m happy for him, he deserves it. He’s had a good career.
From an Arsenal fan .👏
@markpeat6688See it on YouTube

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Kane deserves it. Tons of goals, season after season after season + creativity + assists + great attitude and loyalty to every club he plays for. DESERVED WINNER!!!
@googlereviewer1944See it on YouTube
I'm happy for Kane he needed this ❤
@ortegaJfkSee it on YouTube
Great now give one to Lewandowski too
@UnityIncSee it on YouTube

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