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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.

History Made: Harry Kane Becomes The First Englishman To Hit 500 Career Goals
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.

BAYERN MUNICH HELD: VUSKOVIC AND VIEIRA STUN KOMPANY IN A WILD 2-2 HAMBURG DRAW

Luka Vuskovic and Fabio Vieira shine as Hamburg hold Bayern Munich to a 2-2 draw. Read the full Bundesliga match analysis here.

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Vincent Kompany’s rotation is hurting Bayern

Bayern Munich dropped points again in the Bundesliga, settling for a 2-2 draw against Hamburg up north. Harry Kane and Luis Diaz both found the net for Bayern, who took the lead after Fabio Vieira had put Hamburg ahead with a first-half penalty. But Luka Vuskovic, who was everywhere for the hosts, powered in a header to snatch a well-earned point in a wild game at Volksparkstadion.

Early on, Bayern tried to quiet down the home crowd and pushed hard for the first goal. Still, it was Hamburg who struck first. About 30 minutes in, Nicolai Remberg beat Joshua Kimmich to a loose ball and drew a foul from the German midfielder. Fabio Vieira, on loan from Arsenal, coolly slotted the penalty past Manuel Neuer and into the bottom corner.

Bayern didn’t waste much time. Within ten minutes, Serge Gnabry slipped behind the defence and whipped in a cross. Kimmich’s awkward shot landed at Kane’s feet, and the England captain smashed it home. Kompany threw on Luis Diaz at halftime, and it paid off instantly. Diaz finished off a slick pass from Olise less than a minute after coming on.

Hamburg weren't rattled, though. Just eight minutes into the second half, Vuskovic muscled past Alphonso Davies and hammered in a header from William Mikelbrencis’ cross. Hamburg almost took the lead when Neuer fluffed a clearance, leaving Vieira with an open goal, but Davies raced back to clear it off the line. Bayern pushed for a winner and shouted for a couple of penalties, but the referee wasn’t having it. In the end, both sides walked away with a point.

Standout player? Luka Vuskovic, no question. The Croatian centre-back, on loan from Tottenham, gave Hamburg steel at the back and kept Kane pretty quiet. His equaliser—already his fourth of the season—showed a hunger and skill Spurs have been missing lately.

On the flip side, Vincent Kompany has to take some heat. The Bayern boss did well bringing on Diaz, but you wonder if starting him would’ve made the difference. Bayern had the lead but couldn’t finish the job, and Hamburg deserved their share of the spoils.

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