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Harry Kane news
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The gist
Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich beat Osnabrück 4-1 in the German Cup. Kane is one goal from 150 for Bayern and a Ballon d'Or contender.
Background
Harry Kane is a 33-year-old England striker playing for Bayern Munich. He had a stellar 2025/26 season, scoring 73 goals for club and country, helping Bayern win the league and cup double and England to a World Cup bronze. His performances have made him a leading contender for the Ballon d'Or.
How it unfolded
- Aug 30, 2026Owen Hargreaves publicly backed Kane for the Ballon d'Or, citing his incredible goalscoring record and strong World Cup.
- Aug 31, 2026The Athletic published a detailed feature where Kane broke down his evolved role, noting he now drops deep to influence play.
- Sep 2, 2026Kane scored twice in Bayern's 4-1 German Cup win at Osnabrück, extending his streak to seven consecutive DFB-Pokal games with a goal.
- Sep 4, 2026Teddy Sheringham gave his Ballon d'Or verdict, surprisingly not backing Kane, saying another player is more deserving.
Who’s saying what
- Support
- Owen Hargreaves says Kane is the rightful Ballon d'Or winner, citing his unbelievable goalscoring and strong World Cup.
- Caution
- Teddy Sheringham believes there is a more deserving player than Kane for the Ballon d'Or, particularly due to the World Cup.
Still unverified
The Athletic reports that a new three-year contract at Bayern is close, but this is not officially confirmed.