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HARRY KANE BECOMES FASTEST PLAYER TO HIT 100 BUNDESLIGA GOAL INVOLVEMENTS TODAY

Harry Kane scores his 30th goal as Bayern Munich defies an injury crisis to secure a 9-point lead for Christmas.

Harry Kane becomes fastest player to hit 100 Bundesliga goal involvements today
Harry Kane’s 30-goal explosion this season.

Harry Kane hit his 30th goal this season as Bayern Munich overcame injuries and illness to beat Heidenheim 4-0 on Sunday. They're heading into the Bundesliga's winter break with a solid nine-point lead.

Kane dodged a couple of defenders and scored with a strong shot off the post in stoppage time. That puts him at 30 goals in 25 games for Bayern this season, with 19 in the German league alone.

Kane said on DAZN that there’s still a way to go this season, but they're on the right track. They have the belief and team spirit they need to keep going into next year.

Bayern coach Vincent Kompany had a bunch of young players on the bench because several players were out injured, including captain Manuel Neuer and Joshua Kimmich. Also, Konrad Laimer was suspended, Nicolas Jackson is at the Africa Cup of Nations, and three players were sick.

But the starters had the game well in hand, so they didn't need many subs.

Two defenders teamed up for Bayern's first goal when Jonathan Tah headed a corner to Josip Stanisic, who nodded it in.

Heidenheim's fans put up a big banner before the game saying they wished to stay in the top division. But their team didn't get a single shot on target and is now in 17th place as they head into the winter break.

Bayern's second goal was due to a bad defensive mistake by Heidenheim. Defender Patrick Mainka ran into his goalkeeper, and the ball bounced around until Michael Olise poked it in.

Luis Díaz made the win certain with a header from Stanisic's cross in the 86th minute before Kane scored the fourth.

Bayern hasn't lost to a German team since March and has won 13 and drawn two out of 15 Bundesliga games this season. They're averaging over 3.6 goals per league game.

Borussia Dortmund is in second place, nine points behind Kompany's team. Bayer Leverkusen and Leipzig are another three points back.

Also on Sunday, Mainz's new coach, Urs Fischer, is still unbeaten after four games. His last-place team drew 0-0 with St. Pauli, who are in 16th place.

HISTORY MADE: HARRY KANE BECOMES THE FIRST ENGLISHMAN TO HIT 500 CAREER GOALS

Harry Kane makes history with 500 career goals! Read Kompany’s verdict on the Lewandowski record and the race for the Golden Boot.

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Harry Kane’s Milestone Puts Him Above The Greatest English Legends

Bayern Munich’s head coach, Vincent Kompany, thinks Harry Kane cares more about defending the Bundesliga title than chasing Robert Lewandowski’s single-season goal record. Still, he admits Kane probably has breaking that record in the back of his mind. Kane scored twice in Bayern’s 3-0 win at Werder Bremen on Saturday, pushing his league total to 26 goals this season.

Kane’s two goals against Werder took him to an incredible 500 career goals; no English player has ever hit that milestone before. Now, Lewandowski’s mark of 41 goals in a 34-game Bundesliga season is the next big target.

When someone asked Kompany if Kane could break Lewandowski’s record, he just smiled and said, “I figure the league title means more to him than the record.” Then, with a laugh, he added, “But hey, maybe I’m wrong; I was a defender, not a striker! Kane’s Kane. He always scores.”

Kane himself got the inevitable question about chasing 41 goals. He played it cool and said, “Anything’s possible, but it’s a long season. That’s an unbelievable record. I’m in a good spot right now and glad to help the team. We’ll see where I am when April comes; maybe then I’ll think about it. For now, I’m just focused on the next game.”

With 26 goals, Kane has actually outscored seven entire Bundesliga teams this year. Heidenheim, St. Pauli, Werder Bremen, Hamburg, Augsburg, Mainz, and Borussia Monchengladbach are all behind him. Right now, he’s also leading the scoring charts across Europe’s top five leagues, ahead of Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé (23) and Man City’s Erling Haaland (22).

Mario Basler, a Bayern legend, didn’t hold back; he said he believes Kane can break Lewandowski’s record, even with all the extra work Kane does for the team. Basler said, “Kane’s just a different kind of player. Lewandowski didn’t put in as much defensive work. Kane does. Sometimes he’s even helping out in midfield or backing up Nicolas Jackson when he comes on. I think he really has a shot at the record, and for me, he’s the striker of the year.”

Lewandowski, on his part, has looked back at his own achievement and said, “I scored 41 goals in 29 games that season. That’s the number I had in my mind. I broke the record in 29 matches, and, honestly, I’m proud of it. I appreciate it even more now. For me, it was always about those 41 goals in 29 games, not just whether someone would break the record. 

SERGE GNABRY SNUBS SUMMER FREE AGENCY TO SIGN NEW BAYERN DEAL

Serge Gnabry has signed a two-year extension with Bayern Munich, committing to a decade at the club and accepting a reported pay cut.

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Bayern Munich Confirm Serge Gnabry Pay Cut In New Contract Deal

Bayern Munich spent the winter transfer window working behind the scenes to lock down key players for the future. Now, we’re starting to see the results. The club kicked things off on Thursday by announcing Serge Gnabry’s new two-year deal. If Gnabry hadn’t signed, he would’ve been out of contract in the summer and free to leave.

He’s clearly happy to stay. This extension means he’ll hit the ten-year mark at Bayern by the end of his new contract—no small feat in modern football.

The past year has been quite a ride for Gnabry. Not long ago, Bayern seemed open to letting him go. They listened to offers in the last two summer windows, but he dug in and fought for his spot. After a quiet season, he came back strong this year, especially during the Hinrunde. When Jamal Musiala was sidelined with a long-term injury, Gnabry filled in at number ten and made a real impact.

Staying in Munich was always his top choice, and as the season unfolded, the club opened the door for an extension. Reports even say he agreed to a pay cut to make it happen.

Gnabry’s not guaranteed to start every match these days. He’s not quite as sharp in front of goal as he once was, but his experience matters—especially in the big games. He can play anywhere across the front line, which gives Vincent Kompany tactical options. Off the pitch, his leadership is just as important. After everything he’s been through, Gnabry’s set an example for the younger players in the squad.

Bayern lost a lot of attacking experience last summer, with Kingsley Coman, Leroy Sane, and Thomas Müller all moving on. Keeping Gnabry just made sense, and his willingness to take a pay cut made the deal even easier for Bayern to seal.

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