England legend Alan Shearer has sparked a massive debate ahead of the 2026 World Cup by suggesting that Jude Bellingham should be dropped from the starting XI. As Thomas Tuchel prepares his squad for their opening clash against Croatia, the former Three Lions captain believes a change in midfield is essential to unlocking the full potential of Harry Kane.
Harry Kane and Michael Olise have been the driving forces behind a dominant season for Bayern Munich, but club legend Thomas Muller believes one holds a distinct advantage in the race for individual glory. Despite the England captain's record-breaking exploits in front of goal, the "magic quality" of his French team-mate may prove more seductive to the Ballon d’Or voters.
The footballing world is set to descend on England after UEFA officially confirmed that the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held in London. This marks the first time in the history of the prestigious award that the gala will take place on English soil, setting the stage for a historic night in the capital, with Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal among those aiming to dethrone 2025 winner Ousmane Dembele.
The European football season is almost over. Just one game remains - the Champions League final, as Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain prepare to do battle in Budapest on Saturday. Both sides come into the game having won their own domestic titles, with PSG looking to defend the crown they won for the first time last season, while the Gunners are aiming to secure their first European Cup.
Harry Kane has been officially crowned the 2025-26 European Golden Shoe winner following an extraordinary goalscoring campaign for Bayern Munich. The England captain decisively beat Manchester City forward Erling Haaland and Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe to the prestigious prize, cementing his status as the most lethal finisher across Europe's top leagues.
Paris Saint-Germain faced a major crisis of confidence on the transfer front following the departures of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar. According to recent reports, both Harry Kane and Michael Olise turned down moves to the Parc des Princes in favour of Bayern Munich, fearing the French giants were on a downward trajectory.
Michael Owen has, during an exclusive interview with GOAL, picked two players from England’s ‘Golden Generation’ that would improve the Three Lions’ class of 2026 and aid their bid for World Cup glory. The ex-Liverpool and Real Madrid striker has also debated whether Harry Kane and Declan Rice could oust the likes of Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard from an iconic team of the past.
Harry Kane has reached out to his former club following a dramatic final day in the Premier League that saw Tottenham secure their top-flight status. The England captain, who is currently enjoying a trophy-laden spell at Bayern Munich, made sure to share in the relief of the Spurs faithful after they narrowly avoided the drop.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland secured his third Premier League Golden Boot in four seasons on Sunday. Despite missing Pep Guardiola's final game as City closed out their campaign with a 2-1 home defeat to Aston Villa, the Norwegian scored 27 goals in 35 appearances this term, joining Alan Shearer and Harry Kane as a three-time Golden Boot winner.
Harry Kane has played down any immediate urgency regarding a contract extension at Bayern Munich despite finishing a sensational individual campaign. The England captain has just enjoyed a record-breaking year in Bavaria, but fans may have to wait until after the World Cup for clarity on his long-term future.
Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness has delivered a stinging put-down to Barcelona following reports of their interest in Harry Kane. Speaking after the England captain fired the Bavarians to DFB-Pokal glory, Hoeness dismissed the possibility of a transfer by mocking the Catalan club's financial struggles.
Harry Kane scored a stunning hat-trick as Bayern Munich beat Stuttgart 3-0 to win the DFB Cup and complete the domestic double. Vincent Kompany praised both the striker’s quality and mentality after another decisive display from the England captain.
Harry Kane showcased his world-class finishing once again by netting a sensational hat-trick to lead Bayern Munich to DFB-Pokal glory against Stuttgart. The 3-0 victory at the Olympiastadion ensures Vincent Kompany’s side ends the campaign with a domestic double, cementing their dominance in German football. In a match that remained tense for long periods, the England captain's clinical nature proved to be the difference as Bayern secured their 21st cup title.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has named his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with Jude Bellingham and Noni Madueke among those to get the nod as Phil Foden and Cole Palmer miss out. Harry Kane captains the Three Lions in their bid to bring 60 years of international trophy heartache to a close, with Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins and Marcus Rashford providing support and competition in the attacking department.
Former England international Mark Hateley has lauded Harry Kane's foresight, claiming the prolific striker used his elite footballing intelligence to anticipate Tottenham Hotspur's dramatic downfall before completing his big-money move to Bayern Munich. The 32-year-old forward has found silverware and stability in Germany while his former side have fallen into a relegation battle.
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