Harry Kane – Football Flame

Kane leads Bayern closer to 34th Bundesliga title

5Apr

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Kane leads Bayern closer to 34th Bundesliga title

AUGSBURG, GERMANY - APRIL 04: Harry Kane of Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates during the Bundesliga match between FC Augsburg and FC Bayern München at WWK-Arena on April 04, 2025 in Augsburg, Germany. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images) German Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich have come from behind to beat in-form Augsburg 3-1 and Harry Kane's second-half goal helped it extend their lead to nine points. Augsburg went into Friday night's match unbeaten in their last 11 games and took the lead thanks to a bit of quick thinking after half an hour. With the Bayern defence static, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw took a quick free kick and Dimitrios Giannoulis controlled the ball with his instep before hammering it into the roof of the net for his first league goal...

Kane ‘surprised’ England appointed Tuchel

20Mar

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Kane ‘surprised’ England appointed Tuchel

Harry Kane of Bayern Munich controls the ball during the Champions League round of 16 match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Bayern Munich at BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany on March 11, 2025. Harry Kane has admitted he was "suprised" when he heard that Thomas Tuchel had been appointed as Gareth Southgate's permanent successor as England manager in October, adding he "didn't expect it" as he did not think of the former Bayern Munich and Chelsea boss as a national team coach. Tuchel is England's third foreign manager and the job marks his first at international level. He has signed an 18-month contract that will see him lead the country until the other side of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The German coach was available after leaving Bayern at the end of last...

Harry Kane: We knew the atmosphere would give Celtic momentum

14Feb

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Harry Kane: We knew the atmosphere would give Celtic momentum

Glasgow, United Kingdom - February 12: Auston Trusty of Celtic FC and Harry Kane of FC Bayern Muenchen battle for the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off First Leg match between Celtic FC and FC Bayern München at Celtic Park on February 12, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane spoke to TNT Sports after his side’s 2-1 victory over Celtic in the Champions League knockout playoffs on Wednesday evening. The England skipper put the visitors on a path to victory following his well-executed volley nestled past a helpless Kasper Schmeichel in the Celtic net shortly after the interval. The six-time winners of the competition displayed their qualities throughout the 97 minutes in ball possession and chance creation, but Daizen Maeda’s late ...

Harry Kane celebrates Manuel Neuer’s extension at Bayern Munich

6Feb

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Harry Kane celebrates Manuel Neuer’s extension at Bayern Munich

Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich) controls the ball during the Champions League MD8 match between Bayern Munich and Slovan Bratislava in Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany on January 29 2025. Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer recently extended his contract, due to expire this summer, by another year. The move keeps the senior-most Bayern captain in place and leaves the question of the 38-year-old’s succession open. Count Harry Kane as among those delighted by the news. “It’s great news for us players and for the club. Manu is one of best, if not the best goalkeeper I’ve seen. His ability, and him as a leader is everything you need. I’m excited for him and hopefully we keep progressing as a team,” Kane said in comments attributed to Cleats Club (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). Neuer has caught h...

Kane injury is not that bad – Vincent Kompany

1Dec

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Kane injury is not that bad – Vincent Kompany

Harry Kane of FC Bayern Muenchen is injued during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern München at Signal Iduna Park on November 30, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. Harry Kane does not believe the injury he suffered in Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga draw with Borussia Dortmund is serious, according to his club boss Vincent Kompany. The England captain limped off before half-time at Signal Iduna Park with what appeared to be a hamstring problem. “Harry says it’s not that bad. He now needs to have a scan, and then we’ll know more,” Bayern head coach Kompany was quoted as saying on the club website. The 31-year-old former Tottenham forward looks unlikely to feature in the DFB-Pokal clash with Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday, however. Kompany added: “It’ll be tight for Tuesday. ...

Harry Kane drops retirement hint as two-year plan clear

19Nov

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Harry Kane drops retirement hint as two-year plan clear

Harry Kane of Bayern Munich looks on during the Champions League Round 4 match between Bayern Munich v Benfica at the Allianz arena, Munich, Germany, on November 6, 2024. Harry Kane says he has not thought about retiring from England duty and has outlined his plan to represent the Three Lions at the 2026 World Cup. The 31-year-old Bayern Munich forward made his 103rd appearance for England in Sunday's 5-0 win against the Republic of Ireland at Wembley and marked the occasion by netting his 69th goal for his nation. But that hasn't stopped the former Tottenham Hotspur forward from attracting criticism on the international stage of late, with many wondering if his best days in a Three Lions shirt are behind him. However, Kane has expressed his desire to continue playing for England - and ...

England Secure Nations League Promotion, France Beat Italy

18Nov

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England Secure Nations League Promotion, France Beat Italy

Harry Kane of England celebrates scoring his sides first goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League B Group B2 match between England and Republic of Ireland at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2024 in London, England. England blew away 10-man Republic of Ireland 5-0 to wrap up promotion to the Nations League top flight as four players netted their first international goals on Sunday, while Adrien Rabiot scored twice as France beat Italy. Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick to help Norway also top their group in League B. Euro 2024 runners-up England secured top spot in Group B2 in interim boss Lee Carsley's final game in charge before the arrival of Thomas Tuchel as manager. "I wanted the England team to be exciting to watch and be attacking," Carsley told ITV...

Harry Kane ready for ‘special’ Robert Lewandowski clash

21Oct

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Harry Kane ready for ‘special’ Robert Lewandowski clash

Harry Kane of Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his team's third goal and completing his hattrick during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and VfB Stuttgart at Allianz Arena on October 19, 2024 in Munich, Germany. Harry Kane is ready for a Bayern Munich UEFA Champions League showdown with Barcelona. The Bavarians land in Catalonia on October 23, to face off with former boss Hansi Flick, in high-stakes European battle. The Bundesliga giants are looking to bounce back in their Champions League campaign, after an opening 9-2 win over Dinamo Zagreb, followed by a 1-0 loss at Aston Villa. Kane has geared up for his trip to Catalonia in ruthless style with a hat trick in the 4-0 weekend Bundesliga win over VfB Stuttgart. That continues the England captain’s strong start to the 202...

Harry Kane ends drought with hat-trick as Bayern crush Stuttgart

20Oct

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Harry Kane ends drought with hat-trick as Bayern crush Stuttgart

Thomas Mueller of Bayern Muenchen celebrates as Harry Kane of Bayern Muenchen scores the goal 1:0 during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and VfB Stuttgart at Allianz Arena on October 19, 2024 in Munich, Germany. Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl described striker Harry Kane as a “killer” after his 23-minute hat-trick carried the side to a 4-0 home win over Stuttgart yesterday. The victory came after a three-game winless run in all competitions. Earlier on Saturday, RB Leipzig’s 2-0 win at Mainz sent them provisional top, before Bayern took over the Bundesliga summit on goal difference. The match was still scoreless after 57 minutes before Kane stepped up and drilled home a long-range effort. Kane had not scored in four games for club and country, his longest droug...

Injured Harry Kane Won’t Start England’s Nations League Clash With Greece

10Oct

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Injured Harry Kane Won’t Start England’s Nations League Clash With Greece

England interim boss Lee Carsley has revealed Harry Kane will not be in the starting line-up for Thursday's Nations League clash with Greece as his captain recovers from injury. BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 09: Harry Kane of England talks to Ashley Cole, Interim Assistant Head Coach, and Lee Carsley, Interim Head Coach of England, during a training session at St Georges Park on October 09, 2024 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) Kane suffered the knock in a collision while playing for Bayern Munich in their 3-3 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt last weekend. The 31-year-old striker -- England's record goal-scorer -- has been unable to train with the rest of the squad since linking up on Monday. Kane was limited to...

Harry Kane given green light for England duty but injured trio pull out of squad

7Oct

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Harry Kane given green light for England duty but injured trio pull out of squad

Harry Kane has been given the green light to play for England following an injury scare but Ezri Konsa, Kobbie Mainoo and Morgan Gibbs-White have been ruled out of Nations League action. FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - OCTOBER 06: Harry Kane of Bayern Munich receives medical treatment during the Bundesliga match between Eintracht Frankfurt and FC Bayern München at Deutsche Bank Park on October 06, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by M. Donato/FC Bayern via Getty Images) The England captain limped off and was substituted in the 72nd minute of Bayern Munich’s 3-3 draw at Eintracht Frankfurt, moments after requiring treatment following a clash with Brazilian defender Tuta. Kane travelled directly to St George’s Park and, after being examined by Football Association doctors, ...

Kane’s late injury overshadows Bayern’s 1-1 stalemate with Leverkusen

29Sep

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Kane’s late injury overshadows Bayern’s 1-1 stalemate with Leverkusen

Harry Kane went off injured as Bayern Munich were held 1-1 at home by champions Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga yesterday. Robert Andrich put the visitors ahead after 31 minutes in Munich but Aleksandar Pavlovic pulled leaders Bayern level eight minutes later with an incredible long range shot. England captain Kane, who was largely anonymous in front of goal, hobbled off with a foot injury with four minutes remaining after a collision with Leverkusen’s Amine Adli. Coach Vincent Kompany said it was “too early” to know the extent of the injury but he was hopeful Kane would be fit for Wednesday’s Champions League clash at Aston Villa. “I don’t have the exact information but hopefully it’s just a bit of pain and we’ll get him back this week,” said Kompany. Bayern sporting director Max Eberl...

UEFA NATIONS LGE: Captain Kane celebrates 100th England cap with both goals against Finland

11Sep

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UEFA NATIONS LGE: Captain Kane celebrates 100th England cap with both goals against Finland

Harry Kane struck his 67th and 68th international goals to celebrate having become the 10th man to make 100 national team appearances for England as they defeated Finland 2-0 in their UEFA Nations League tie at Wembley. England started on the front foot but their 31-year-old captain was frustrated in a scoreless first half in pursuit of the goal to add to the golden cap presented to him before kickoff. The last centurion, almost 10 years ago, was Wayne Rooney who had also marked the occasion with a goal. Kane finally broke through decisively twice after the interval. His goals were his 26th and 27th in 35 England appearances at Wembley adding up go 11 in his last eight matches at the national stadium. Victory was no more than England deserved after dominating in front of a 70,221 crowd; ...

Harry Kane impressed with Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany

5Sep

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Harry Kane impressed with Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany

Bayern Munich start to the 2024/25 Bundesliga season hasn’t been spotless, but two wins in two games is quite hard to nitpick, especially since head coach Vincent Kompany would expect his side to implement his tactics and game plan better as the season progresses. The players seem to have responded well to the change in coaching, too. Count star striker Harry Kane as one of the most enthusiastic. “It was a very good start. I’m really impressed with how much energy he brings. He’s already managed to get all the players to respect him. The coach and we as a team are hungry to have a successful season,” Kane said at a recent press conference following his Golden Shoe 2024 award ceremony (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). Kompany’s rapport with the locker room is a promising early sign — espec...

28Aug

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Kane receives European Golden Shoe

Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane received the Golden Shoe award as the highest goalscorer in a European football league at a ceremony in the Bavarian capital on Tuesday. Kane scored 36 goals during the previous Bundesliga season, more than any other player in Europe. Despite being the top Premier League scorer three times, Kane had never won the award. “It’s a fantastic feeling,” Kane said. “The award is for everyone. Without you, I wouldn’t be standing here today. I feel good and am looking forward to the new season. I feel a new energy. I’m very proud to receive this award.” The prize was the latest won by the striker in a long list of personal awards, but Kane is still yet to win a team title in his career. Kane went trophyless in his debut year in Munich, the first ti...

Harry Kane loving early impressions of Vincent Kompany at Bayern Munich

20Aug

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Harry Kane loving early impressions of Vincent Kompany at Bayern Munich

Harry Kane spent his first season at Bayern Munich chasing Robert Lewandowski’s Bundesliga goals record. He wasn’t too far off, either. Now in his second year in Bavaria, the England captain is chasing trophies — under a new coach in Vincent Kompany. Can he replicate that success in a new system? So far, so good. “I like him a lot,” Kane said of Kompany after Bayern’s 4-0 win over SSV Ulm on Friday (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “He’s brought in a lot of energy, a fresh energy. The way he wants to play, high pressure, a lot of possession, a lot of attacks to try to score many goals. I think it suits us, it suits the team we have. I think week by week we’ll get to improve bit by bit as we understand his ideas more. But my first impressions are really good.” Kane was brought on in th...

Bayern Munich, England star Harry Kane ready to go again after a “hectic” year

18Aug

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Bayern Munich, England star Harry Kane ready to go again after a “hectic” year

It’s been a whirlwind for Harry Kane. The former Tottenham Hotspur striker and England star made the biggest move of his career last summer to Bayern Munich, Germany’s record champions. Amid while it hasn’t translated to the silverware he has hoped for — either with Bayern or with England at EURO 2024 — Kane has not missed a beat on the field, despite the major changes off it. “It was a hectic 12 months, a lot of change in my life, from a football point of view but also personally, moving to a different country, settling in a new house and getting the kids into new schools,” the 31-year-old said for Hayters TV (as captured via @iMiaSanMia). “All that sort of stuff that goes into a transfer takes a lot of energy out of you. “It was a really good year, and then we were one game away from...