Shevchenko presented the award to Yamal and congratulated Kane on winning the Golden Ball

Andriy Shevchenko, president of the Ukrainian Football Association, congratulated Harry Kane on winning the “Golden Ball — 2026” award and spoke about his role at the awards ceremony.

Shevchenko noted on Instagram that it was an honor for him to present Lamine Yamal with the award for the best young player under the age of 21. He also congratulated the Spaniard on his latest achievement and wished Kane success.

Shevchenko also thanked France Football and UEFA for the ceremony, which brought together different generations of soccer talent.

Shevchenko himself won the “Golden Ball” in 2004.

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