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📽️ | Kane miss after 'dirty tricks' penalty spot scuff

Harry Kane’s incredible clinical streak from 12 yards in the Bundesliga finally came to an end on Saturday, but the England captain appears to have been the victim of some blatant "dark arts". The Bayern Munich striker uncharacteristically dragged his effort wide against Wolfsburg, marking his first miss in the German top-flight since his arrival in 2023.

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Kompany laughs off Bayern star's tactical criticism

Vincent Kompany was forced to defend his tactical approach after Bayern Munich youngster Tom Bischof offered a critical assessment of the team's performance following their narrow win over Wolfsburg. The Belgian head coach laughed off the suggestions of his teenage star, insisting that the player had made a mistake during his post-match interview.

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Olise saves Bayern after Kane skies penalty

Michael Olise proved to be the difference maker for Bayern Munich as his stunning strike secured a 1-0 victory over struggling Wolfsburg at the Volkswagen Arena. The win provided a much-needed boost for Vincent Kompany’s side following their disappointing Champions League exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain. However, the headlines were nearly stolen by Harry Kane, who saw a rare moment of fallibility from the penalty spot.

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'Getting our asses kicked' - Arnold breaks down in tears

Wolfsburg captain Maximilian Arnold could not hide his emotions following a vital 2-1 victory over Union Berlin, a result that finally halted an alarming slide toward the Bundesliga trapdoor. Despite the triumph, the club legend cut a dejected figure during his post-match duties as the weight of a 12-game winless streak took its toll.

Frequently asked questions

Crystal Palace was originally founded in 1861 by the members of the Crystal Palace Company, who first founded a cricket club in 1857. The football team remained amateur until turning professional in 1905. Crystal Palace are the oldest football club still actively playing professional football in the world.

Steve Parish, who bought a stake in the club in 2010, has a 10% stake in Crystal Palace. American businessman John Textor, through his company Eagle Football Holdings, owns a 45% majority stake. Josh Harris and David Blitzer own 18% stake each, while investor Robert Franco owns 5% stake in the club.

Crystal Palace play their games at the Selhurst Park, which has been the club's home ground since 1924.

Selhurst Park has a capacity of 25,486. From 1985 to 1991, and from 1991 to 2003, Charlton Athletic and Wimbledon shared the venue with Crystal Palace, respectively.

Crystal Palace are yet to win a single major honour, making it to the FA Cup final twice.

No manager has led Crystal Palace to an English top flight title yet, with their best-ever finish coming in the 1990-91 season, when they finished third.

Former Scottish centre-back Jim Cannon holds the record for making the most appearances for Crystal Palace, playing 600 games while spending his entire career at the Selhurst Park.

Peter Simpson scored 165 goals during his five-season stint at the club (1929-30 to 1933-34) and is Crystal Palace's all-time top goalscorer.

Wilfried Zaha, Ian Wright, Wayne Hennessey, and Christian Benteke are some of Crystal Palace's most famous players ever.

Edmund Goodman, Terry Venables, Alan Pardew, Roy Hodgson, Frank de Boer, and Patrick Vieira are Crystal Palace's most famous managers ever.

Crystal Palace are famously known as The Eagles, a reference to their club badge which consists of an eagle holding a football.