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  "id": 19560643,
  "title": "Ngumoha takes leaf from Kane's book in Ballon chase",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/ngumoha-takes-leaf-from-kanes-book-in-ballon-chase",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T22:00:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/11/1575789/ngumoha-takes-leaf-kanes-book-ballon-chase"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha drew inspiration from Harry Kane's recent Ballon d'Or victory, believing it can encourage a new generation of English footballers to pursue the same goal. Kane, the first Englishman to win the award since Michael Owen in 2001, was recently recognized as the world's best footballer. Ngumoha, only 18 years old, was called up to the England squad for the upcoming Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain. He expressed his admiration for Kane's achievement, stating that it has already motivated many people to aspire to be the best player in the world. Ngumoha himself aims to achieve the same recognition, believing he has the potential to do so. The young talent has been a standout player for Liverpool last season, contributing to a crucial 4-3 comeback win over Villarreal in the Champions League. He has earned three caps for England since his senior debut in June.",
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        "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "'Perfect captain' Harry Kane to be presented with Ballon d'Or at Wembley, says Thomas Tuchel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/perfect-captain-harry-kane-to-be-presented-with-ballon-dor-at-wembley",
        "published": "2026-11-11T14:21:06.000Z"
      }
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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."
}