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      Harry Kane can’t wait to taunt his England pals as Bayern star hits beach on his first Christmas off in over a decade

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      HARRY KANE can’t wait to taunt his mates back in England – when he celebrates his first ever Christmas off with a beach holiday.Football goes cold turkey for three weeks in the Bundesliga – whereas Premier League players will be eating there’s carefully due to their traditional hectic festive schedule.
      Harry Kane had fun with a promo for Amazon Prime Video’s Xmas coverage but it will be far removed from his own yuletideCredit: Instagram
      The hitman will swap sliding in to celebrate goals with lying around on a beachCredit: Getty
      The Tottenham legend won’t need a log fire to enjoy most of Christmas this year as he’s relishing three weeks off with Bayern due to the German breakCredit: X/ @HKane
      Bayern Munich’s new hero plans to send his old playing pals pictures of himself relaxing on the sand while they knuckle down to their busiest time of the year on the pitch.
      But above all the England skipper is relishing a reunion with his wife Kate and four kids – after a “tough” four months without them in Germany.
      The strike legend, 30, has set all sorts of early-season records by blasting 21 goals in 15 Bundesliga games since arriving from Spurs last summer.
      And although he’d love to maintain that incredible ratio, Kane is delighted to have a mid-season rest over Xmas and New Year.
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      He’s even filmed a light-hearted festive video for Amazon Prime to honour his break.
      And he said of his time off: “I’m really looking forward to it.
      “It’s been tough here without the family for these four months, without the kids and without the wife. 
      “It’s just about spending some time with them, some quality time. 
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      “When we get back everyone will move to Germany, which will be nice as well.”
      Kane and his family will head for a sunny escape soon after Christmas.
      He said: “We’re going somewhere hot, so we’ll spend 10 days and just enjoy that time. 
      “I’m going to text all my mates in England a picture of me on the beach somewhere.”
      Kane signed off for Xmas with a 25-yard cracker in Wednesday’s 2-1 defeat of Wolfsburg – leaving him level with Kylian Mbappe on 52 goals as the world’s leading top-flight scorer this calendar year.
      However, Bayern are still four points behind Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen, albeit with a game in hand.  More

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      England ace Harry Kane learning Bayern Munich’s incredibly dull football chants

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      ENGLAND skipper Harry Kane is learning his new German club’s incredibly dull football chants.The Bayern Munich ace, 30, is mastering “Stand up if you are Bayern” and “One shot, one goal, one Bayern”.
      Harry Kane is learning his new German club’s incredibly dull football chantsCredit: AFP

      UK fans say the songs lack wit — and challenged Harry to teach Germans some Spurs favourites.
      James Ceppi di Lecco, 40, cheekily suggested: “How about ‘He’s not one of our own’ (Er ist nicht einer von uns)?
      Or ‘You’re Schmidt and you know you are? (Du bist Schmidt und das weißt du auch).”
      Richard Wilson, 62, from Sunbury, Surrey, added: “I can’t believe Harry’s taking the trouble to learn that rubbish.
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      “Why not, ‘It’s coming home?’ (Der Fußball kommt nach Hause).”
      Harry — who has already scored 22 goals — reveals his language skills in a clip for AI chatbot Bard, saying: “The Munich fans are great.
      “Home and away.”
      He is already using AI to help him read bedtime German stories to his four children.
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      Asked which songs he knows, he says: “I’m going to double-check on Bard.”
      The app plays a few which he translates and says: “‘Stand up if you are Bayern?’, I’ve heard that one.”
      Harry has been living alone since his £104million move but will soon welcome his family to Bavaria. More

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      Man City join £60m Joao Palhinha transfer battle with Liverpool and Bayern as Kalvin Phillips heads towards exit

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      PEP GUARDIOLA is ready to join the battle of the big guns to sign up £60million-rated Fulham kingpin Joao Palhinha.Bayern Munich and Liverpool are both keen on the Portuguese holding midfielder, who is having a stellar season.
      Manchester City joined the bidding war for Fulham star Joao PalhinhaCredit: Rex
      Man City star Kalvin Phillips could be on his way out of the EtihadCredit: Getty
      Man City boss Pep Guardiola has joined the bidding war against Liverpool and Bayern MunichCredit: Rex
      But Guardiola is also an admirer and thinks Palhinha, 28, would be a perfect addition to his all-star Manchester City cast.
      And if he turns his interest into a successful bid in January, that could see Kalvin Phillips heading for the exit.
      Juventus are keen to take him on loan for the rest of the season, while ironically Fulham were knocked back after showing interest last summer.
      Phillips was determined to stay and fight for his place at the Etihad but is equally aware that he needs more action to protect his England chances for next year’s Euros.
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      That could signal a renewed bid by Fulham.
      Guardiola has also considered Fluminense’s £30m-rated star Andre.
      He will get a first-hand look at the Brazilian, 22, at the Club World Championship in Saudi Arabia this week.
      Palhinha joined Fulham last year following a £20million deal with Sporting Lisbon.
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      Since his arrival, the Portugal international has amassed a total of six goals and one assist in 56 appearances.
      The 28-year-old continues to stand out this season with two goals and one assist in 16 appearances across all competitions.
      The Portuguese ace looks open for a new challenge having almost joined Bayern on transfer deadline day last summer by flying to Germany and even undergoing a medical.
      However, time ran out as Fulham refused to sell having not been able to find a suitable replacement. More

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      Harry Kane uses AI app to help read his kids bedtime stories in German after move to Bayern Munich

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      HARRY Kane is reading his children bedtime stories in German — with the help of an AI chatbot.The England captain has been using Google Bard to help his family adjust to life at Bayern Munich.
      Harry Kane is reading his children bedtime stories in German — with the help of an AI chatbotCredit: Getty
      Harry has scored 21 times in his first 16 games since moving from SpursCredit: PA
      The £100million goal ace, who has four children with wife Kate, also turns to the app for translation tips for post-match ­interviews and to cook local delicacies.
      Last night he said: “I recognise how the potential of AI can help me in all sorts of ways with my move to Germany and to get my kids settled in.
      “Bard even suggested some new goal celebrations.
      “We’ll have to see if I use them on the pitch…!”
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      Harry, 30, has already scored 21 times in his first 16 games since moving from Spurs.
      He has filmed a video as part of his partnership with the app.
      And a press release explained: “Bard uncovers Harry’s most commonly used post-match interview phrases and translates them into German to use after his next matches.”
      A source added: “Harry was already using tech to help him adjust to a new culture, so the team-up is perfect.
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      “He has really thrown himself into the German way of life.” More

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      Man Utd ratings: Garnacho gives Bayern defenders a scare but Antony performed like a no-trick pony once again

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      MANCHESTER UNITED limped out of the Champions League on a night of familiar problems for boss Erik ten Hag.Harry Kane brilliantly teed up Kingsley Coman’s Bayern Munich winner on 70 minutes as the Red Devils finished bottom of their group.
      Alejandro Garnacho toiled in vain to inspire Man UtdCredit: Reuters
      Antony was again disappointing out wide for the Red DevilsCredit: Getty
      United needed to beat the German champions and hope Copenhagen drew with Galatasaray.
      But the Red Devils never did enough to make their side of the bargain look realistic.
      And once more Ten Hag’s men lacked creativity.
      Again too they suffered injury problems, losing England defenders Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw just before the break.
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      But Copenhagen went through with a 1-0 win in the other Group A match – while United’s days as a European superpower look further in the past than ever as their far-fetched dream petered out.
      Here’s how United rated, player by player, in their tame old Trafford exit.
      Andre Onana – 5
      No chance with Coman’s 70th-minute strike after a quiet night against a Bayern side only in third gear.
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      Diogo Dalot – 6
      Right-back put in a decent shift but could never fully commit in attack because Antony was so poor in front of him.
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      Harry Maguire – 6
      Limped off with groin problems to the standing ovation that showed how times have changed for the England defender.
      Raphael Varane – 7
      Hadn’t started since Copenhagen in October but if he’s got a problem with Erik ten Hag it didn’t show.
      Luke Shaw – 6
      Excellent covering, determined tackling and passing – had a good thing going with Garnacho up ahead but forced off at the break.
      Scott McTominay – 5
      Put in plenty of hard yards but only because he was given the runaround by more sophisticated opponents.
      Sofyan Amrabat – 7
      The Moroccan’s best performance in a United shirt and surely earning a place for Sunday’s Anfield showdown.
      Bruno Fernandes – 4
      Frustrating, enigmatic – the usual package from the captain who thinks he is so much better than he really is.
      Rasmus Hojlund played the whole game on his return for the Red DevilsCredit: AFP
      Antony – 3
      Again performed like a no-trick pony and of all of United’s under-performers, he’s the first who should be dumped in January.
      Alejandro Garnacho – 8
      Scared the pants off the Bayern defenders thanks to fierce left-flank raids – gave his side hope for a while.
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      Rasmus Hojland – 4
      Ran around in ever-decreasing circles but spent almost the whole night stranded on his own up front.
      Raphael Varane was back in the Man Utd starting line-up, lasting 80 minutesCredit: Rex
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      Jonny Evans (Maguire, 40) – 5Aaron Wan–Bissaka (Shaw 46) – 6Hannibal Mejbri ( Garnacha 74) – 5Facundo Pellistri (Antony 74) – 5Kobbie Mainoo (Varane 80) – 5 More

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      Brawl breaks out between Man Utd and Bayern Munich stars after Garnacho ‘slams Coman into advertising hoardings’

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      TENSIONS threatened to boil over as Bayern Munich and Manchester United players almost brawled at Old Trafford.The Red Devils were facing the German giants in their must-win final Champions League group game last night.
      Man Utd and Bayern players almost brawled at old Trafford after a ‘naughty’ incidentCredit: TNT Sports
      The incident began with Garnacho and Coman tussling for the ballCredit: TNT Sports
      Bayern’s French star went flying into the pitchside advertisement hoardingsCredit: TNT Sports
      Many claimed that Garnacho was ‘naughty’ but no action was takenCredit: TNT Sports
      However, players from both teams squared up after a “naughty incident” on 24 minutes.
      Alejandro Garnacho was attempting to get past Bayern’s Kingsley Coman when he ended up knocking him heavily into the pitchside hoardings.
      The pair got in a tangle before the Man Utd player accidentally ending up throwing his Bayern counterpart into the boards.
      The French star’s team-mates raced over to square up to Garnacho, who soon had his own colleagues backing him up.
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      Fortunately, Coman escaped the incident unscathed as the referee got in the middle of the melee and eventually continued with the game without punishment.
      But not everybody was as convinced as the official that nothing sinister had occurred.
      Ex-Chelsea and Blackburn striker Chris Sutton told BBC Radio 5 Live: “I think Garnacho is a bit naughty there.”
      And it seems that some viewers tuning in also thought the same.
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      One fan wrote on social media: “Clear foul by Garnacho on Coman but not given.”
      Another said: “Big fan of Garnacho hurling Coman into the advertising hoardings like something out of WWE.”
      A third added: “Garnacho could’ve really hurt Coman! But not even a card.”
      While another said: “Garnacho just chucking Coman into the advertising boards, you know that didn’t feel good.”
      United eventually lost 1-0 to send them crashing out of Europe entirely.
      Players from both teams raced over to square up to each otherCredit: TNT SPORTS
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      How ‘Cristiano Ronaldo money’ blocked Man Utd from signing Harry Kane before Bayern transfer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED failed to sign Harry Kane last summer because he would have cost them “Cristiano Ronaldo money”.United had been keeping tabs on Kane for almost 10 years as he set the world alight at Tottenham and became record goalscorer for the club as well as England.
      Manchester United tried to sign Bayern Munich star Harry Kane in the summerCredit: Getty
      Man Utd didn’t sign Kane because he would have cost as much as Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Getty
      According to The Mail, the Red Devils tried to finally get their star man in the summer when the striker had only one year left on his Spurs deal and was adamant he wouldn’t extend this time around.
      The North Londoners’ chairman Daniel Levy was under immense pressure by owner Joe Lewis to sell the 30-year-old in order to avoid losing the club’s greatest asset for free the year after.
      However, Levy, who is well known for being an immensely tough negotiator, was not at all keen on letting the England captain going to a Premier League rival, even though the player wanted United.
      Therefore, United would definitely have had to splash a staggering amount to seal a deal with the Tottenham bigwig.
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      However, the Manchester giants would also have to spend a staggering amount on the forward’s wages.
      Kane would have cost Erik ten Hag’s side a total amount similar to Ronaldo during the Al-Nassr superstar’s second stint at Old Trafford.
      It’s understood that the Tottenham legend’s salary at Bayern Munich is in the neighbourhood of £500,000 per week, including signing-on fee and bonuses.
      Therefore, United would have found themselves back at the same situation they were in when Ronaldo returned in 2021.
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      The Red Devils would be dealing with an expensive contract of a player in his thirties that wouldn’t have much resale value at the end of his deal.
      That led to United backing off and Kane ultimately moving to Bayern after a £104million deal with Tottenham.
      And the centre-forward has already amassed a staggering total of 22 goals and seven assists in 19 appearances with the German champions. More

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      Bayern Munich ‘considering three transfer options’ to replace Manuel Neuer… despite legend signing new contract

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      BAYERN MUNICH are reportedly scouting three potential long-term replacements for Manuel Neuer.Club legend Neuer, 37, signed a one-year contract extension with the Bundesliga giants earlier this week.
      Manuel Neuer signed a new contract this weekCredit: AP
      The goalkeeper was limited to just 16 appearances across all competitions last season due to a horrific leg injury sustained on a ski trip in December.
      He returned to competitive action in October and has since made seven appearances.
      Neuer fit straight back into the Bayern starting line-up to prove that he still has what it takes to compete at the top level.
      And he was handed a new deal as a result, with back-up keeper Sven Ulreich also extending.
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      Discussing Neuer’s new contract, manager Thomas Tuchel said: “As long as he feels as good and keeps it as he is. We’re not giving it any limits. Then he can stand in goal for as long as he wants.”
      But although the Germany international has committed his future to Bayern Munich, club officials have already started scouting his potential long-term replacement.
      AC Milan keeper Mike Maignan, Switzerland international Gregor Kobel and on-loan Alexander Nubel are being considered.
      Nubel is currently on loan at Stuttgart from Bayern and has impressed in recent performances.
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      But Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg claims Kobel is the ideal candidate to take over from Neuer.
      Plettenberg said: “We really believe that he [Kobel] could inherit Manuel Neuer’s position at some point.”
      Meanwhile, club icon Thomas Muller is expected to remain at the Allianz Arena beyond 2024.
      Gregor Kobel is a top targetCredit: Getty
      Mike Maignan is being considered as a long-term replacementCredit: Getty More