Ahead of the international break, H. Kane gave an interview to French outlet Téléfoot, in which he discussed the race for the Ballon d'Or, his personal character, last season as one of the best of his career, his pride in approaching the statistical achievements of L. Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the Champions League as Bayern Munich's main objective, his desire to win a major tournament with the England national team, the Ballon d'Or as a personal goal, and his gratitude to Ferdinand for his public support. Below is the first part of the interview.

Reporter: You are one of the most famous football stars today, yet you remain very modest and reserved, even somewhat enigmatic. Why do you think that is?

H. Kane: To be honest, I'm not entirely sure myself. I think it's just my personality. As a child, I always focused on hard work and maintaining dedication and professionalism in football. Of course, I also enjoy life outside of football; I have a wonderful family and many close friends, and I'll spend time with them during the upcoming off-season. In my free time, I also play golf. But I'm not someone who likes to publicly flaunt my personal life; I prefer to protect my privacy. As a professional player, I face enormous pressure and responsibility, so it's crucial to be able to fully relax at home and not always be in the spotlight. I've always tried to stay low-key, and both my family and I prefer it that way.

Reporter: What do you think people don't know about H. Kane?

H. Kane: Honestly, I'm not sure. In fact, I've mentioned that in my personal life I'm quite witty and resourceful; I think I'm quite funny. But perhaps people rarely see that side of me because both in interviews and on the pitch I often come across as serious. However, I'm confident that my teammates would tell you that I have a completely different side.

Reporter: You score goals at an incredible rate. Last season you scored 73 goals, and such impressive statistics speak volumes.

H. Kane: Yes, last season was incredible in every way. From a personal perspective, being able to score so many goals, including many decisive ones, meant a lot to both England and Bayern Munich. In terms of team trophies, it was also the year I won the most trophies in a single season in my career, winning the cup and bringing the German Cup back to Bayern Munich after six years. All of this experience is extremely valuable to me. The World Cup matches against teams like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mexico, and France left so many unforgettable and wonderful memories that I think I'll cherish for life. This season will always hold a special place in my heart.

Reporter: Was this the best season of your career so far?

H. Kane: I believe so. The statistics speak for themselves, and while you can't judge a player solely on his numbers, looking at our team play and match quality, we went very far in the Champions League, only narrowly losing to a strong Paris Saint-Germain, and that semifinal was an extremely hard-fought battle. But as I said, it was the year I won the most trophies in a single season, and that kind of performance in a World Cup year means a lot to me.

Reporter: And you also won the European Golden Boot, which is truly remarkable.

H. Kane: Indeed. I grew up watching L. Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo; they dominated the sport for so long, and their goal-scoring records were extraordinary. It was wonderful to watch them play. Honestly, when I watched them play as a youth, I never thought I'd one day reach that level, but I have. I'm deeply proud of that because it required an unimaginable amount of hard work and dedication. People often see only the end product—they see me running on the pitch—but behind the scenes I have a big support team. We work incredibly hard and dedicate ourselves to staying in peak physical condition, always ready to perform for the team. Scoring goals is the result of high-intensity training day after day. When you reach such a milestone, you truly must be grateful and appreciate it.

Reporter: Is the entire team now focused on achieving greater glory with Bayern Munich? For example, is winning the Champions League the main priority?

H. Kane: Yes, it's the main objective for our entire team. As I mentioned, last season was tough, but we actually performed very well in the Champions League, steadily progressing from the group stage to the knockout rounds. Paris Saint-Germain is a top team, and they got the better of us in the semifinal. So this year, everyone in the team is driven by a strong desire to win, determined to bounce back decisively and fight for the big trophy. Bayern Munich has won the Champions League six times in its history, and its deep championship pedigree is undeniable; we know it's possible. But we also know that competing in the Champions League requires extraordinary hard work, like climbing a high mountain, and we've only just taken the first step; we mustn't become complacent. Fortunately, in this team, under our coach's leadership, we are both hungry for victory and humble. We simply want to keep motivating each other, pushing ourselves to see how high we can go, and maintaining this momentum throughout the entire Champions League season.

Reporter: Is your drive to lead the England national team to victory in a major championship also an ambition of yours? Especially given that the next Euros will be held at home.

H. Kane: Yes, that's a huge dream in my heart. In my England career, we've come incredibly close to the top prizes several times. Of course, another World Cup disappointment was heartbreaking; although there was much to be proud of, the elimination was still bitter and hard to accept. We still have Nations League matches, but everyone is undoubtedly looking forward to the home Euros, which will be an incredibly exciting event. We experienced something similar during Euro 2020; despite the pandemic, even though we played many matches at Wembley, the stadium wasn't completely full, but the atmosphere was still extremely passionate. So I'm really looking forward to playing in front of full stadiums throughout England and across the UK.

Reporter: Do you know who was the last Bayern Munich player to win the Ballon d'Or?

H. Kane: Someone mentioned it to me recently. Was it Rummenigge?

Reporter: That's correct, exactly 45 years ago.

H. Kane: That really was a very long time ago. Given all the great legendary players in Bayern's history, it's been a very long time indeed. But... let's see what happens.

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