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Harry Kane

Also known as: the former Tottenham forward · English forward #09 · England skipper Harry Kane · England captain Kane · England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane · England captain Harry Kane

England and Bayern Munich forward who won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, preferring Champions League success to individual honours.

2026-04-272026-11-06

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeEngland lock horns with Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Saturday that pits Harry Kane against Erling Haaland in a mouthwatering battle of elite strikers. …

    England battle Norway as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight
  3. Citizen Digital

    … Norway face England in Miami, and Norway coach Stale Solbakken said the showdown between strikers Erling Haaland and Harry Kane will go a long way to deciding the outcome. …

    Spain set up World Cup semi-final with France after late win against Belgium
  4. Citizen Digital

    … "As you've seen in the last game, the impact from the bench to go in the back line and be so solid with 10 men - it's not an issue." Arsenal forward Saka said England posed a "unique threat", with players across the pitch capable of scoring and creating, even though Harry Kane an …

    Silencing World Cup hotshot Haaland vital, says England's O'Reilly
  5. Citizen Digital

    England chase World Cup glory as Haaland allows Norway to dream By AFP July 10, 2026 07:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter England's forward Harry Kane celebrates after winning the 2026 World Cup round of 3 …

    England chase World Cup glory as Haaland allows Norway to dream
  6. Citizen Digital

    Rogers backs Kane to outshine Haaland in World Cup showdown By AFP July 09, 2026 04:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Harry Kane of England celebrates his 1-0 goal during the 2026 World Cup at AT&T Stadium …

    Rogers backs Kane to outshine Haaland in World Cup showdown
  7. Citizen Digital

    … Captain Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have been the standout players so far, scoring 10 of the team's 11 goals, including all three in a gripping 3-2 win against Mexico. …

    World Cup: Eight teams remain in the hunt for glory
  8. Citizen Digital

    … Bellingham then charged forward to convert Harry Kane's cross for his fourth goal of the tournament. …

    Bellingham tells England to believe after Mexico masterclass
  9. Citizen Digital

    … Bellingham then charged forward to convert Harry Kane's cross for his fourth goal of the tournament. …

    Bellingham tells England to believe after Mexico masterclass
  10. Citizen Digital

    … England though shrugged off that setback to make it 3-1 with a Harry Kane penalty. …

    England, Norway advance at World Cup, FIFA ruling triggers uproar
  11. Citizen Digital

    … England though shrugged off that setback to make it 3-1 with a Harry Kane penalty. …

    England, Norway advance at World Cup, FIFA ruling triggers uproar

Yesterday

  1. Kane extends Bayern Munich contract through 2029

    Harry Kane, the Ballon d'Or winner, signed a two-year extension with Bayern Munich, keeping him at the German champions until 2029. The 33-year-old England captain has scored 156 goals in 161 games since joining from Tottenham in 2023.

    16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  2. Bayern Munich extends Harry Kane contract to 2029

    Bayern Munich have confirmed a contract extension for England captain Harry Kane until June 30, 2029, replacing his original deal set to expire in summer 2027. The new terms are reported to be the most lucrative contract in Bayern Munich's history, positioning the 33-year-old as the highest-paid player in European football on base salary.

    5 November 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 4 November

  1. Bayern beats Atletico 2-0 despite major injuries

    Bayern Munich defeated Atletico Madrid 2-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday with a depleted squad, with Lennart Karl and Konrad Laimer scoring. The German champions were without Jamal Musiala, Luis Diaz, Serge Gnabry, Ismael Saibari, and coach Vincent Kompany due to illness.

    4 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 3 November

  1. Kane says he'd trade Ballon d'Or for Champions League

    Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane said Monday he would trade the individual award for the Champions League trophy, telling reporters that team trophies are why he plays football and that lifting the Champions League with Bayern Munich would be an incredible feeling.

    3 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 2 November

  1. Kane values Champions League trophy over individual Ballon d'Or award

    Bayern Munich's Harry Kane, who won the Ballon d'Or last week, said he would trade the individual honour for a Champions League trophy, emphasizing that team success and celebrations with teammates matter more than personal accolades.

    2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Hakimi scores first career hat-trick for PSG in Ligue 1

    Achraf Hakimi, reigning African Footballer of the Year, scored his first career hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain routed Le Havre 5-1 in Ligue 1; Hakimi was involved in all five goals, also setting up two others.

    2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 1 November

  1. Kane frustrated after Bayern draw despite Ballon d'Or win

    Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or on Monday, calling it "one of the best feelings I've had in my career," but criticized his own performance in Bayern Munich's 2-2 home draw with Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. Kane missed a second-half penalty in the match that leaves Bayern and Dortmund tied on 18 points atop the Bundesliga.

    1 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 31 October

  1. Flick praises Yamal's mentality after Ballon d'Or third-place finish

    Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Lamine Yamal "reacted very well" to finishing third in the Ballon d'Or voting behind Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe, highlighting the 19-year-old winger's focused training and strong mentality despite winning La Liga and the World Cup with Spain.

    31 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 30 October

  1. Bayern host Dortmund after Kompany hospitalization, Kane's Ballon d'Or

    Bayern Munich faces Borussia Dortmund on Saturday following a tumultuous week marked by coach Vincent Kompany's hospitalization and Harry Kane winning the Ballon d'Or. Both unbeaten teams sit level on points after seven matchdays, with Bayern ahead on goal difference, though Bayern has dealt with injuries and Joshua Kimmich's absence on compassionate leave.

    30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 29 October

  1. Bayern Munich, Ajax to play at Raila Odinga International Stadium

    Kenya's new Raila Odinga International Stadium will host an exhibition match between Bayern Munich and Ajax on January 5, 2027, President William Ruto announced. The fixture is intended to showcase the 60,000-capacity facility ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

    29 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 28 October

  1. Bayern Munich and Ajax to play friendly at Talanta Stadium

    President William Ruto announced that German club Bayern Munich will face Dutch club Ajax Amsterdam in a friendly match at Talanta International Stadium on January 5, 2027, as part of the stadium's inauguration ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

    28 October 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Bayern Munich and Ajax to open Raila Odinga stadium

    Bayern Munich and Ajax will play an exhibition match at the new Raila Odinga International Stadium on January 5, 2027, as announced by President William Ruto. The 60,000-seat facility is named after the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who studied in Germany and was a football enthusiast.

    28 October 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Mbappé apologizes after Chinese sponsors drop him

    Kylian Mbappé apologized after a video surfaced in which he apparently joked about Mao Zedong, leading China's biggest energy drink brand to cancel its partnership with him. In response, China's state television suspended broadcasts of La Liga matches despite La Liga's own apology.

    28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or after Bayern Munich move

    England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or award at a ceremony in London on October 26, 2026. Kane's move to Bayern Munich, questioned at the time and reportedly costing 100 million euros initially, proved instrumental in his career achievement.

    28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 27 October

  1. Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or, first English winner in 25 years

    England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or award on Monday, becoming the first English winner in 25 years after scoring 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season. Kane, 33, is now targeting Champions League glory for Bayern Munich and an international tournament win for England.

    27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kylian Mbappe dropped by Chinese brands over Mao joke

    French footballer Kylian Mbappe was dropped by two major Chinese brands—drinks company Dongpeng and dairy producer Mengniu—after a video circulated in which he apparently joked about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong, which the companies said offended national sentiments.

    27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or award in London

    England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane became England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe at the 2026 ceremony held in London. Alexia Putellas won the women's award for a third time.

    27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Kane wins first English Ballon d'Or in 25 years

    Harry Kane became England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe at the ceremony in London. The 33-year-old Bayern Munich forward struck 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season.

    27 October 2026 · The Standard →

  5. Kane wins Ballon d'Or, first English winner since 2001

    Harry Kane said his Ballon d'Or triumph "feels like a dream" as tributes poured in for the first English winner of the award since Michael Owen in 2001. The England and Bayern Munich forward fended off competition from Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe to be named the world's best men's footballer at the London Palladium theatre on Monday.

    27 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 26 October

  1. Kane favored for 2026 Ballon d'Or award in London

    Harry Kane is the favourite to win the 70th Ballon d'Or award at a ceremony in London on Monday, with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe also in contention. Kane struck 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season, leading Bayern Munich to a league and cup double and England to the World Cup semi-finals.

    26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kane favoured for Ballon d'Or, facing Yamal and Mbappé

    Harry Kane is the favourite to become England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years when the award is presented in London on Monday, competing against La Liga's Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé. Alexia Putellas is the clear frontrunner for the women's prize for a third time.

    26 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 23 October

  1. Harry Kane favored for Ballon d'Or at London ceremony

    England captain Harry Kane, 33, is the bookmakers' favourite for the Ballon d'Or award ceremony in London on Monday. Kane scored 73 goals for club and country this year, the second-best mark in history after Leo Messi's 82 in 2010-11.

    23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 22 October

  1. Arsenal concerned about Saka injury after Bayern draw

    Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta expressed concern about winger Bukayo Saka's injury sustained during a 2-2 Champions League draw at Bayern Munich on Wednesday. Saka, Arsenal's joint top goalscorer this season, came off early with sharp thigh pain and was replaced by Eberechi Eze.

    22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Arsenal's Arteta says PSG Champions League final loss still fuels team

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said last season's Champions League final defeat by Paris Saint-Germain is fuelling his side this campaign, admitting he has not managed to get over the heartbreak despite trying over the summer. Arsenal play Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

    21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Ten Hag says Ronaldo let Manchester United down

    Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has accused Cristiano Ronaldo of letting the team down during his time in charge, citing instances where Ronaldo refused to come on as a substitute, pulled out of training sessions, and did not complete full runs after a 4-0 defeat to Brentford.

    21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. Bayern Munich faces Arsenal without suspended Olise

    Bayern Munich will host English champions Arsenal on Wednesday in the Champions League without winger Michael Olise, who is suspended after receiving two yellow cards in a minute during Bayern's 3-3 draw with Viking. Olise, who has nine goals and five assists in 10 games this season, was sent off after throwing a ball at Viking captain Zlatko Tripic's head following an initial foul.

    20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. England beats Czech Republic 3-0 in Nations League

    Harry Kane scored twice as England defeated the Czech Republic 3-0 at Wembley on Tuesday, extending their Nations League scoring tally to 14 goals in four matches. The victory comes under new manager Thomas Tuchel after England's painful World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina.

    7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kane matches Shilton's England cap record, chases Ronaldo goals

    Harry Kane earned his 125th England cap, matching Peter Shilton's men's record, after scoring twice in a 3-0 win over Czech Republic. With 91 international goals, Kane said he will not rule out eventually catching Cristiano Ronaldo, who leads the all-time charts with 146.

    7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Tuchel urges England to move past World Cup loss

    Thomas Tuchel said England must move forward from their World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina. The team has scored 14 goals in four Nations League matches, including a 7-0 win over Croatia and two victories over Czech Republic after losing to Spain, as Tuchel eyes Euro 2028 success on home soil.

    7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Spain rally past Croatia; Kane equals Shilton record for England

    World champions Spain beat Croatia 2–1 with Mikel Merino scoring twice to extend their unbeaten run to 42 matches and secure a Nations League quarter-final spot. England won 3–0 against Czech Republic, with Harry Kane scoring twice and equalling Peter Shilton's 125-cap national appearance record.

    7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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