{
  "id": 19454014,
  "title": "Ngumoha eyes Ballon d'Or after Kane ends wait",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/ngumoha-eyes-ballon-dor-after-kane-ends-wait",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-11T05:22:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/11/1575303/ngumoha-eyes-ballon-dor-after-kane-ends-wait"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha praised Harry Kane's recent Ballon d'Or win, stating it can inspire a new generation of English footballers like himself to be recognized as the world's best. Kane earned the prestigious individual award last month, becoming the first Englishman to do so since Michael Owen in 2001. Ngumoha, called up to the England squad for upcoming Nations League games against Croatia and Spain, shared that Kane's achievement was a significant moment for English football. The 18-year-old told British media, \"Harry Kane winning the Ballon d'Or is definitely a big thing.\" Ngumoha, who had a standout season with Liverpool, expressed his desire to achieve the same accolade, believing he can do it. Ngumoha, who has played three times for England since his debut in June, has been a key contributor to his team's success, including their 4-3 comeback victory over Villarreal in the Champions League. England will face Croatia at Wembley on Thursday, followed by a match against world champions Spain on Sunday.",
  "summary": "LONDON: Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha said Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or victory can inspire a new generation of English footballers, including himself, to follow in the Bayern Munich striker’s footsteps and be recognised as the world’s best.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Ballon d'Or: Harry Kane makes unwanted history with FIFPRO World XI snub",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/ballon-dor-harry-kane-makes-unwanted-history-with-fifpro-world-xi-snub",
        "published": "2026-11-10T20:15:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Ngumoha has Ballon d'Or in his sights after taking inspiration from Kane's triumph",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/ngumoha-has-ballon-dor-in-his-sights-after-taking-inspiration-from",
        "published": "2026-11-11T03:45:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Ngumoha eyes Ballon d’Or after taking inspiration from Kane",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/ngumoha-eyes-ballon-dor-after-taking-inspiration-from-kane",
        "published": "2026-11-11T03:55:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}