Bayern Munich and forward Harry Kane have been left fuming at the referee of the Bavarian giants' game against Hamburg, feeling aggrieved over a number of decisions that they believe did not go their way. Kane was on the scoresheet, but was unable to stop Bayern dropping points for a second consecutive Bundesliga games this season after they drew 2-2 in north Germany.
Bayern Munich dropped points in the Bundesliga for the second consecutive game as they struggled to a 2-2 draw against Hamburg in north Germany. Harry Kane and Luis Diaz had put the league leaders ahead after Fabio Vieira's first-half penalty, but the hosts battled back through the impressive Luka Vuskovic to take a point in a thrilling encounter at Volksparkstadion.
Jurgen Klopp will make an emotional return to Anfield alongside fellow Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish later this year. The German spent nine years in charge at the Reds, guiding them to Premier League and Champions League glory. And in March, the Head of Global Soccer for Red Bull will return to the Merseyside outfit's ground for a special occasion.
Aaron Anselmino has been filmed breaking down in tears as he bid an emotional farewell to his Borussia Dortmund team-mates following Chelsea's decision to cut his loan spell short. The 20-year-old defender was visibly distraught in footage released by the German club, hugging colleagues like Fabio Silva before returning to London to join up with Liam Rosenior’s squad.
Chelsea have exercised their right to recall young Argentine centre-back Aaron Anselmino from his loan spell at Borussia Dortmund. The Blues are looking to reinforce their defensive ranks in the January transfer window but have activated an option to bring Anselmino back to Stamford Bridge, a decision that is said to have left the Bundesliga giants 'fuming'.
Bayern Munich's sporting director Max Eberl has offered a fresh update on Harry Kane's future at the club. The England captain's contract at the Allianz Arena expires in 2027, and he has attracted interest from clubs across Europe with his prolific displays for the Bavarian giants. Kane has said he's willing to discuss an extension with Bayern and Eberl says negotiations are now taking place.
Harry Kane can achieve GOAT status in 2026, former England striker Teddy Sheringham has told GOAL. The prolific Bayern Munich striker is chasing down more major honours with club and country. If he were to capture the ultimate prize at the 2026 World Cup, then he would undoubtedly go down in history as the greatest player that the Three Lions have ever seen.
Bayern Munich's unbeaten record in this season's Bundesliga is gone! The Bavarians were upset at the Allianz Arena by Augsburg, although the German champions are still eight points clear of Borussia Dortmund at the top of the table, meaning it's unlikely to adversely affect their chances of retaining their title. However, things are getting very interesting in England, where we thought Arsenal were almost home and hosed only to suffer a wobble that has made things very interesting, given Manchester City and Aston Villa are both closing in on the Gunners.
GOAL runs the rule over the British players earning a living away from their homeland, with plenty more stars deciding to leave their comfort zones in search of a better footballing life elsewhere. The Premier League is still obviously one of the world's most entertaining divisions and the Championship can prove fantastic for development, but there are more options out there.
Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to 13th-place Augsburg, their first league loss of the season and there was a spiteful sting in tail from their opponents, who took to social media to crow about their stunning victory. The victory narrowed Bayern’s lead at the top of the table as Harry Kane drew a rare blank, but was also in Augsburg media department’s targets.
Bayern Munich fell to a shock Bundesliga defeat on Saturday afternoon as they were beaten 2-1 by relegation-threatened Augsburg. Hiroki Ito had headed the German giants into a first-half lead, but Bayern were sloppy throughout the contest and fell behind after goals from Arthur Chaves and Han-Noah Massengo. Vincent Kompany's side could now see their lead at the top of table cut down if nearest challengers Borussia Dortmund beat Union Berlin.
Vincent Kompany has jokingly admitted that viral videos of his explosive dressing room tirades have left him on shaky ground as a parent, with his children having watched the X-rated clips on YouTube. The Bayern Munich boss revealed he has tried to tone down his language since moving to Germany, but warned his squad that he is still capable of losing his cool if he detects one specific attitude problem within the camp.
Jobe Bellingham endured a difficult night in north London on Tuesday as his Borussia Dortmund side were beaten 2-0 by Tottenham Hotspur. Cristian Romero's strike put Spurs ahead before Daniel Svensson was sent off for a challenge on Wilson Odobert after intervention from the video assistant referee, with Dominic Solanke's effort then putting the game beyond BVB. Bellingham, brother of Real Madrid and England star Jude, came in for brutal criticism on social media for a perceived below-par performance.
"We’ve known Jobe [Bellingham] for several years, and of course we have followed his progress very closely. He has taken another huge step forward in his development over the last year, and even at the age of 19 he has become a real leader," Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl said after Bellingham's £28 million ($37m) transfer from Sunderland in June. "His commanding presence in central midfield is remarkable, and he will improve our team in various systems."
GOAL runs the rule over the British players earning a living away from their homeland, with plenty more stars deciding to leave their comfort zones in search of a better footballing life elsewhere. The Premier League is still obviously one of the world's most entertaining divisions and the Championship can prove fantastic for development, but there are more options out there.
While goals were hard to come by in the Premier League over the weekend, there were still plenty of intriguing narratives that emerged in England's top-flight, while elsewhere around Europe there was plenty of entertainment to be had ahead of the return of the Champions League this midweek.
Harry Kane has revealed that he was told by Vincent Kompany, during his first conversation with the Bayern Munich head coach, that he would become “merciless” in the Belgian’s philosophy of football. Kompany succeeded Thoams Tuchel at the Allianz Arena in 2025 and helped prolific striker Kane to lift his fabled trophy curse when becoming a Bundesliga title winner.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane rubbished claimed that his side get all the luck after scoring in Saturday's 5-1 win over RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga. Kane benefitted from a costly slip to put Bayern 2-1 up in the game before the Bavarian giants romped to victory. Bayern now sit 11 points clear of Dortmund at the top of the table after 18 games played.
Bayern Munich thumped RB Leipzig 5-1 with Harry Kane scoring the second goal for the Bavarians, helping to spark an epic second-half comeback. Leipzig took a 1-0 lead into half-time, but high-flying Bayern were rampant in the second period, scoring five unanswered goals and Kane was at the heart of the thrilling turn around as their unbeaten season continued.
Harry Kane has, as a complete forward that blends goal-scoring with ball-playing, been compared to Toni Kroos and Kevin De Bruyne by Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany. England captain Kane is all about hitting the net - an artform that he has mastered down the years - but his remarkable numbers in the final third also include plenty of assists.
Vincent Kompany has confirmed that Jamal Musiala is finally ready to return for Bayern Munich after his long period on the sidelines. The German sensation has spent seven months out of action following a horrific injury but is set to feature this weekend, with the coach describing the playmaker's arduous journey out of a "dark tunnel" and back to the first-team fold.
Bayern Munich’s teenage sensation Lennart Karl has left fans baffled and amused after a video surfaced showing him wearing custom shinpads adorned with an image of Lionel Messi. The 17-year-old, who recently sparked controversy by publicly declaring his desire to play for Real Madrid, seems to have forgotten the fierce rivalry between his "dream" club and the Barcelona legend he apparently idolises.
Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has hit a setback in plans to push through a new offside revolution. The 76-year-old has proposed a radical change to current rules which would benefit attackers but is now facing opposition from both UEFA and the British FAs. The governing bodies believe Wenger's plans are "too drastic" and would have too much of an impact on how the game is currently played.
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp would reportedly "seriously consider" replacing Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid if they come calling. Alonso has left the Bernabeu after just eight months in charge, with Alvaro Arbeloa taking charge of the team. Klopp is currently working as the Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull, but it has been claimed he could be tempted back into football management by Real Madrid.