00:00First of all, thank you again to France Football, to the Ballon d'Or for putting on this amazing event.
00:07Being here in London as well has made it extra special and looked like a good omen for me tonight,
00:13so thank you very much.
00:16Thank you to everyone who voted for me.
00:19I can imagine it was really tough this year, some of the incredible players.
00:23I was up against some of my teammates, some world-class players in the room tonight.
00:27So, thank you to everyone who voted for me.
00:32Congratulations to all the winners, all the nominees tonight.
00:35An impressive showing of what determination and hard work can really achieve, so well done.
00:44My Bayern Munich teammates, I've got a few here tonight, Michael, Upa, Lucho, Lenny.
00:50Without you guys and the rest of the team, it wouldn't be possible.
00:55The way you guys push me, the way we compete, me against Upa in training every week, it just makes
01:01me a better player.
01:02It makes me want to improve, so thank you very much.
01:07To Vinny, I know he's at home, well, I think he's still in the hospital, so wishing you very well.
01:11I hope this has gave you a bit of energy, and all the staff, the way we train, the way
01:27you push us, it's a credit to yourself since I've been with you.
01:32I've improved as a player, no doubt, improved as a person, as a leader, and that's thanks to your leadership.
01:40To Jan, to Herbert, to all the Bayern Munich chairmen and presidents, I know some of you couldn't be here
01:49tonight, but it's an honour to play for Bayern Munich.
01:53To represent you is a real privilege, so I'm glad to be bringing this trophy back to Bayern Munich for
01:59sure.
02:08To all of my England teammates, Vikayo, Vikayo is here tonight representing England.
02:15Again, the same, we had a special year, it wasn't the perfect year, but we had a lot of good
02:21moments, we built a great bond together,
02:24a lot of togetherness, the way we trained, the way we played, the togetherness in the hotel and the World
02:29Cup.
02:30Yeah, it was truly an honour to captain you, lead you, it makes me extremely proud, so this one is
02:37for all of us for sure.
02:45To Thomas Tupul and the staff at England, again, you know, the leadership, the way you drive us, the way
02:53you push standards is something to be admired,
02:56and, you know, it's an honour to represent you and represent the England badge, the way you do.
03:02I know Debbie's here tonight as well, so Debbie, thank you very much for everything you do, and everyone at
03:07the FA, it's truly an honour to be your captain.
03:13I want to say thank you to Tottenham Hotspur as well.
03:25I want to be where I am today without Tottenham for sure, I was there from 11 years old, all
03:32the guidance, all the coaches, you allow me to live my dream,
03:37so for sure without, you know, all those moments together, all the ups and downs along the way of that
03:44journey has led me to this moment here today,
03:46so I just want to say thank you to Tottenham Hotspur, to all the fans, Bayern Munich fans, England fans,
03:54Spurs fans, and all my fans around the world.
04:00A lot of you in this room tonight, yeah, the support you give me in the stadiums, around the place,
04:08wherever it may be, on social media, I appreciate it all.
04:14You know, I remember being a fan not long ago and what it means to, you know, play football, and
04:21it was a dream of mine,
04:21and so, yeah, any time I can give back to you guys, it's a real, it's a real honour and
04:27a privilege to do so.
04:33Just, I just want to give, I want to give a shout out to some of my coaches who have
04:40helped me along the way.
04:41If I forgot anyone, I'm really sorry, but I'll start from early days.
04:45I have Bradley Allen, Chris Ramsey, John McDermott, who's here tonight, Alex Ingleful,
04:51Tim Sherwood, I have Brian Mason, who's here tonight, one of my best friends, Ryan,
04:57Kenny Jackett, Russell Slade, Harry Redknapp, Maurizio Pochettino,
05:03Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte, and then Roy Hodgson, Gareth Southgate,
05:10and of course my two managers, Finney and Thomas now.
05:13All of you played a big role in my development, all at different stages in my life,
05:18and without each and every one of you, I wouldn't be standing here today.
05:22For sure, I learned lots, and when you surround yourself with the best people,
05:27with the best coaches, it only improves you as a person and as a player,
05:30so thank you very much.
05:34More personal ones now.
05:36Dr. Alejandro Iloriaga-Carraco, I hope I pronounced that right, you're here tonight.
05:42We've been working together nearly seven years.
05:45We started working after I tore my hamstring pretty much off the bone,
05:50and, yeah, he was, you know, a bright spark in my life at that time.
05:54We started working together.
05:55At the time, the commitment, the work behind the scenes
05:58that no one else sees on the treatment table,
06:02giving up time away from family,
06:04you giving up time away from family,
06:06the work we do together, the friendship we formed as well,
06:10it's a true honour, so thank you for all your work.
06:15To Kelly, Gary, and Tom, my wife's parents and brother,
06:20thank you very much.
06:22I know how much support you give me.
06:25We all live these emotions together.
06:28You've made me feel part of the family
06:29from when I stepped into the house at 18 years old,
06:33so, yeah, I know how much help you help off the pitch.
06:37It allows me to perform and do my best on the pitch,
06:40so thank you very much.
06:44My brother, Charlie, is here tonight.
06:49Didn't seem like long ago he was kicking a ball
06:52around the garden, over the park,
06:56watching football, talking football, just football mad.
07:00I know you tell me you gave me a lot of your footballing abilities,
07:03so thank you very much.
07:04I appreciate that.
07:06But, yeah, to have that love and support
07:07from an older brother means the world to me.
07:10You travel, you watch, you give up time with your family
07:12to support me, so thank you.
07:16Mum and Dad sitting there as well.
07:20What a moment.
07:21All those years, the sacrifice you gave me, the support you gave me,
07:27the times, taking me to training, coming to watch me play,
07:32all around England, all around Germany, no matter where it was,
07:35even to this day, you're there.
07:38There was never any pressure from you to become a footballer.
07:43It was always about working hard.
07:45It was always about improving.
07:46It was always about learning.
07:47And all those traits that you have given me
07:50have allowed me to be successful and be here tonight.
07:54So, yeah, I love you.
07:56Thank you very much.
08:00Um...
08:09A couple more, guys.
08:10Sorry.
08:10Just my kids at home watching.
08:12It's definitely past your bedtime,
08:14especially if we're a little later than we hope so.
08:16So, uh, to Ivy, Vivian, Louis, uh, and Henry,
08:20um, you know, you're the reason I do this.
08:22I hope, uh, you watching me,
08:24I don't think you'll fully maybe appreciate
08:25bringing this trophy home.
08:26I'll bring a few others home,
08:27but this one is a special one.
08:28So, I can't wait to see you and celebrate with you.
08:32Um, you know, I want to set a good example,
08:35being a father, uh, but also being a professional
08:38and what it means to work hard,
08:40what it means to believe in yourself.
08:42Um, and, yeah, I love you very much.
08:45APPLAUSE
08:51So, my wife, Kate, um, my best friend.
08:55We've, uh, we've been through ups and downs for sure.
08:59Um, you're my biggest supporter.
09:01I actually felt like you wanted this more than,
09:03not more than me, myself.
09:05The anxious wait for us to find out.
09:08I know it's been horrible for you,
09:09so, uh, here it is.
09:10We've done it.
09:11Um, yeah.
09:13You always want the best for me.
09:14Um, you sacrifice yourself to,
09:17to help me achieve my dreams.
09:19Uh, and I know they're your dreams as well,
09:21so, uh, it wouldn't be possible without you.
09:24This is a trophy that we celebrate,
09:26not me.
09:27It's me and you.
09:28It's all the family,
09:29all our, our close-knit team.
09:31Um, so I just want to say thank you.
09:33I love you.
09:34Can't wait to enjoy this
09:35and celebrate tonight for sure.
09:37Love you.
