Bayern Munich and England striker who scored 89 international goals and reached 100 Bundesliga goals in record time, competing for 2026 Ballon d'Or.
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The Namibian
Harry Kane scored a double to help Bayern Munich win 4-1 in German Cup opener at Osnabrueck
“A Harry Kane double helped holders Bayern Munich come from a goal down to win 4-1 in their German Cup opener at second division Osnabrueck on Wednesday.”
Kane brace helps Bayern win German Cup openerThe Namibian
Harry Kane received his second European Golden Shoe
“Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has set his sights on the Ballon d'Or after receiving his second European Golden Shoe in Munich on Wednesday.”
Golden Shoe winner Kane hopes for Ballon d’Or after ‘best season ever’The Namibian
Harry Kane scored 36 goals in 31 Bundesliga games last term
“The 33-year-old scored 36 goals in 31 Bundesliga games last term, the third most in a German top-flight campaign, while winning the league and cup double.”
Golden Shoe winner Kane hopes for Ballon d’Or after ‘best season ever’The Namibian
Harry Kane ranks ahead of Salah in all-time Premier League top scorers list
“He also scored 193 Premier League goals, 191 of them for the Reds, putting him fourth in the all-time list behind English trio Alan Shearer, Harry Kane and Wayne Rooney.”
Salah completes move to Turkey’s TrabzonsporThe Namibian
Harry Kane said he was gutted for England and their fans after World Cup semi-final loss
“Harry Kane said he was "gutted" for England and their fans after his team were beaten 2-1 by defending champions Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday.”
Kane ‘gutted’ after England crash out of World CupThe Namibian
Bayern Munich forward Kane scored six goals during the tournament
“Bayern Munich forward Kane, who scored six goals during the tournament, said Thomas Tuchel's men had struggled to repel constant attacks from the defending champions.”
Kane ‘gutted’ after England crash out of World CupThe Namibian
Harry Kane failed to deliver on this occasion
“The key men for Thomas Tuchel's side during this campaign have been Jude Bellingham and captain Harry Kane, yet they failed to deliver on this occasion, and England's players slumped to the turf at full time.”
Argentina stun England in comeback to reach World Cup finalThe Namibian
Harry Kane must win with England to end a 60-year wait for a major trophy
“England and their key partnership of Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane must win to have any hope of ending a 60-year wait for a major trophy.”
England, Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semi finalThe Namibian
Harry Kane has scored six goals to fire England to the quarter-finals
“The Bayern Munich forward has scored six goals to fire the Three Lions to the quarter-finals.”
England battle Norway as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eightThe Namibian
Harry Kane has been standout player, scoring part of England's 11 goals
“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 gloryBayern Munich drew 2-2 away at Augsburg after Manuel Neuer gifted the home side a goal after 8.4 seconds, the fastest goal in Bundesliga history, before two Harry Kane assists helped the visitors recover. Bayern remain two points behind Borussia Dortmund in second place.
10 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Bayern Munich drew 2-2 away at Augsburg after Manuel Neuer gifted the home side a goal after 8.4 seconds, the fastest goal in Bundesliga history, before two Harry Kane assists helped the visitors recover. Bayern remain two points behind Borussia Dortmund in second place.
10 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain defeated Croatia 2-1 in Split to maintain an unbeaten record and secure a top-two finish in Nations League Group A3. England beat the Czech Republic 3-0 at home to stay second, three points behind Spain.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain defeated the Czech Republic 3-1, recording their 41st consecutive unbeaten game, while England overwhelmed Croatia 7-0 in Nations League matches on Saturday. Harry Kane scored twice to bring his international tally to 89 goals, and Jude Bellingham also netted in England's commanding display.
4 October 2026 · The Namibian →
World champions Spain beat Croatia 4-1 at home in Seville during the UEFA Nations League, with Lamine Yamal scoring twice. England also won in the Czech Republic, with Harry Kane on the scoresheet.
30 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane scored twice in Bayern Munich's 7-0 win over Union Berlin on Friday, becoming the fastest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals in just 98 domestic games, breaking the previous record by 31 games.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
As voting closes in less than two weeks, candidates for football's top individual honour are campaigning actively. The award, presented on October 26, has become increasingly valuable to players and clubs due to sponsorship opportunities and merchandise sales, even though it carries no cash prize itself.
15 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane scored with 18 minutes remaining to help Bayern Munich edge promoted Elversberg 2-1 in the Bundesliga on Sunday, breaking a 1-1 deadlock. It was Kane's first goal of the season after drawing a blank in his first two matches.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane scored twice to help Bayern Munich recover from an early deficit and win 4-1 against second-division Osnabrueck in their German Cup opener. Bischof and Olise also scored as the 21-time Cup holders bounced back after Robin Meissner's early strike for the hosts.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Bayern Munich defeated Stuttgart 5-1 in Friday's Bundesliga opener, with Michael Olise and Luis Diaz among five goal scorers, extending the defending champions' unbeaten run in league openers to 15 seasons.
29 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Michael Olise scored and created a goal as Bayern Munich defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the German Supercup on Saturday, securing Bayern's 12th trophy of that name and their second consecutive win since it was renamed after Franz Beckenbauer in 2025.
22 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane received his second European Golden Shoe after scoring the most goals in Europe's top divisions last season, with 36 in 31 Bundesliga games. Kane said his "best season ever" — during which he scored 73 goals for club and country — positions him to compete for the Ballon d'Or.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Luis Diaz scored a spectacular goal to help Bayern Munich defeat Aston Villa 2-1 in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong on Friday. Kim Min-jae opened the scoring for Bayern before Diaz added a dipping shot off the crossbar, with Joao Gomes pulling one back for Villa late in the match.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah completed a transfer to Turkish club Trabzonspor on a two-year contract after leaving Liverpool at the end of his contract. The 34-year-old Egyptian international will earn 17 million euros per season plus bonuses and a 20 percent share of jersey and merchandise revenue, described as a record for the Turkish league.
6 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain won the 48-team World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday with a goal from Ferran Torres in the 106th minute. Spain's defensive strength—conceding only once in the tournament—and captain Rodri's play earned him player of the tournament honours over attacking superstars like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Fifa declares the expanded 48-team World Cup across the United States, Mexico and Canada a triumph, marked by thrilling football and strong performances from smaller nations including Cape Verde, Curaçao, and Egypt, who reached knockout rounds in record numbers.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England beat France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff as Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. Both teams had reached the semi-finals but suffered exits — France were outplayed by Spain while England suffered a late collapse against Argentina.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England were beaten 2-1 by defending champions Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals, with Lionel Messi setting up both Argentina goals in a second-half turnaround after Anthony Gordon had put England ahead. Captain Harry Kane said the team were "gutted" after working hard to reach the semi-finals.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Lautaro Martinez scored in the 92nd minute as Argentina came from behind to defeat England 2-1 in a World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, with Lionel Messi setting up both goals to send Argentina to the final against Spain.
15 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England and Argentina will meet in a World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with the winner advancing to the final on July 19. The match carries decades of rivalry, including a 1986 quarter-final encounter won by Argentina on goals from Diego Maradona, and takes place amid a lingering sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Jude Bellingham netted twice in extra-time to lead England past Norway 2-1 in the World Cup quarter-final. England will face Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-finals on Wednesday.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England play Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Friday with Kane and Haaland as their leading scorers; the winners will face either Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-finals.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
France begin their push for a third World Cup title Thursday against African champions Morocco in a blockbuster quarter-final at Gillette Stadium. France have scored 14 goals in five games, with captain Kylian Mbappe accounting for seven of them, while Morocco advanced through the group phase and eliminated the Netherlands and Canada.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The FIFA World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage with eight teams remaining, including France, Morocco, Spain, and Belgium. Matches are taking place in the United States beginning Thursday.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England won 3-2 against Mexico in Mexico City at the Estadio Azteca despite playing with ten men after defender Jarell Quansah received a red card early in the second half. The victory sets up a quarter-final match against Norway and is hailed as England's greatest win on foreign soil.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Jude Bellingham scored twice as 10-man England defeated Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, with Harry Kane also scoring from the penalty spot. England will face Norway in the last eight.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England play Mexico on Sunday in the Estadio Azteca as Erling Haaland and Norway face Brazil in a separate round-of-16 match, with two more quarter-final spots available after France and Morocco qualified on Saturday.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England must confront Mexico's fanatical home crowd and high-altitude Azteca Stadium on Sunday in a World Cup round-of-16 tie with a quarter-finals place at stake. Mexico have won all four home games without conceding a goal, while England narrowly beat DR Congo 2-1 to advance.
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane says he feels "as good as ever" as he pursues more World Cup goals for England; the captain has scored 72 goals for club and country in the 2025/26 campaign, second only to Lionel Messi's 82-goal haul in 2011/12, and has five goals at the World Cup so far.
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane scored two goals in England's 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in the World Cup round of 32, bringing his tournament total to five goals and moving him to sixth on the all-time World Cup goal-scoring list.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane scored two late goals to rescue England to a 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in Atlanta, securing a World Cup last-16 spot. England will face co-hosts Mexico in the knockout round despite a performance that Tuchel's side will need to improve.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →