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      Celtic fans fume at baffling defensive tactic as Harry Kane nets stunning goal for Bayern Munich

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      HARRY KANE was presented with a gift of a goal as Bayern Munich took advantage of “schoolboy defending” from Celtic. The England striker, 31, doubled Bayern’s lead in their Champions League clash with Brendan Rodgers’ men on Wednesday night. Harry Kane netted a superb goal for Bayern at Celtic ParkCredit: GettyThe Englands striker smashed in on the volley from a second-half cornerCredit: GettyCeltic fans were completely stunned to see their team’s shocking marking for the goalCredit: TNTKane was left completely unmarked at the far post before smashing inMichael Olise gave Bayern a first-half advantage in Glasgow as Celtic struggled to get into the contest. And they inexplicably gifted England’s top marksman with a free pass early in the second half. Three minutes after the restart, Bayern swung a corner into the Celtic box.Kane lined up deep inside the area, off to the far right corner by the byline.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe walked slowly in towards the six-yard box as the corner was taken – with no Celtic player paying him any attention. England’s record goalscorer received the ball in acres of space at the far post, with no Bhoys player within five yards of him.Kane met the cross on the volley, smashing first-time past a stricken Kasper Schmeichel. One fan raged on X: “At least they didn’t leave the most prolific striker in Europe unmarked.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnother said: “Who was supposed to be marking Harry Kane? Basic schoolboy football, & apparently these are pros getting paid.”While a third added: “Not marking Harry Kane in a UCL knockout game is actually just quite funny.”Erling Haaland’s salary is only ninth biggest in football with Chelsea flop Koulibaly earning more than Man City starAnd a fourth commented: “I might have just seen the worst ever marking at a corner. Celtic left Harry Kane alone on the edge of the 6 yard box. Harry Kane. No one within yards of him.”Celtic may have been careless from the corner, but kept plugging away for the remainder of the game.And a late strike from Daizen Maeda helps keep the tie alive at 2-1 ahead of the second leg on February 18. Kane has enjoyed yet another prolific season for Bayern.The ex-Tottenham striker joined the German giants for £104million in August 2023.Since arriving in Munich, he’s struck a remarkable 73 goals in 73 games.Earlier this month, Kane refused to deny he has a release clause in his contract that could signal a sensational Premier League return.READ MORE SUN STORIESAsked about the situation, Kane, 31, said: “What I can say is that I’m very happy at FC Bayern. “No comment on the clause.” More

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      Harry Kane breaks silence on his transfer release clause from Bayern Munich which could see him return to Premier League

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      HARRY KANE refused to deny he has a release clause in his Bayern Munich deal that could signal a sensational Premier League return.The England captain joined the Bundesliga giants from Tottenham in August 2023 for £104million.Harry Kane reportedly has a release clause in his Bayern contractCredit: GettyReports in Germany claim there is a buy-out option of £54million in the striker’s contract that he can activate in January 2026.The clause could have allegedly been met during the recent winter transfer window for the higher fee of £67million.Asked about the situation, Kane, 31, said: “What I can say is that I’m very happy at FC Bayern. No comment on the clause.”Deadly from 12 yards, Kane scored two penalties on Friday night at the Allianz Arena in a 3-0 win over Werder Bremen.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHe has scored 21 goals in this season’s German top-flight and converted 20 of his 20 penalties for the club.His last spot-kick failure dates back to December 2022 in an England shirt in the World Cup quarter-final exit to France in Qatar.Kane said: “I’m on a good run. Misses can happen. It has happened in the past, too.“It was another nice game. There will always be tight games throughout the season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“I want to take responsibility and open the game up. It’s happened a few times this season which is good.“I’m enjoying being out here with the boys.How much Mathys Tel will cost Tottenham for four months revealed… with no guarantee Spurs can activate buy option“There’s always room for improvement for myself personally, like the one I missed with the left foot. But it’s always nice to score.”Bayern president Herbert Hainer gushed: “That’s a quality Harry has. I don’t know anyone who converts penalties quite like he does.“It’s crazy that the goalkeeper always flies into the wrong corner.”Vincent Kompany’s side will be in good form and confidence ahead of a key week in two competitions.They play Celtic away on Wednesday in the Champions League playoffs first leg and then it is a visit to league rivals and reigning champions Bayern Leverkusen on Saturday.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      Mathys Tel has agreed SIX-YEAR Tottenham contract and WILL stay beyond Bayern Munich loan, reveals Ange Postecoglou

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU declared Mathys Tel WILL be a Tottenham player beyond the end of the season.The French striker, 19, completed a deadline-day loan move from Bayern Munich to Spurs, who hold a £45million option to sign him permanently.Ange Postecoglou says loanee Mathys Tel will be a Tottenham player next seasonCredit: GettyThe Bayern Munich striker has agreed a six-year deal ahead of a potential £45million permanent switchCredit: RexGerman reports had suggested the player could still choose not to join the North Londoners in the summer, despite that option.But SunSport understands Tel is happy to stay should Spurs trigger it and a six-year contract has already been agreed.Asked if he could clear up the confusion and if Tel would remain at Tottenham beyond the current season, bullish Postecoglou replied: “He’ll be a Tottenham player.“I think he’ll show everyone he’s going to be a Tottenham player in the next six months. I didn’t bring him here for six months.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTel has been cleared to make his Spurs debut at Liverpool tomorrow having trained and received his work permit.The same goes for 26-year-old centre-back Kevin Danso, signed on loan from RC Lens on Sunday, who is likely to start the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg.Tel had initially rejected a switch to Spurs when a straight £50m deal was on the table.But he had a change of heart on Monday, having had a persuasive exchange “purely about football” via phonecall and on text over a couple of hours with Postecoglou.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe Aussie joked: “I felt that if I kept him on the phone long enough, I would wear him down. He was falling asleep by the end!“I got a sense pretty early on that there was a connection there and he was hearing what he wanted to hear. It is a big decision.Why Marcus Rashford could be perfect fit for Aston Villa after Man Utd transfer“He is a 19-year-old man at a fantastic football club. They would have been quite happy to keep him there I am sure but he also knew he needed to play.“But not just play. Play where he is going to develop. I think it is  a credit to him that rather than just jump at what came at him, he was very thorough in the way he made his decision.”Tel had interest from other clubs including Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal, but was convinced, in the end, by Spurs.Postecoglou said he was “100 per cent” certain Tel is happy to be at Spurs and sees the move as a coup for Spurs, who are in all cup competitions but 14th in the Premier League.The ex-Celtic boss added: “He is very, very exciting.“When you meet him you realise he’s got that bit about him as a person who has enormous self-belief and confidence in what he can do and what he wants to do.“Even though he’s young, physically he’s already in a place where he can take on the enormous challenges of being an attacking player in the Bundesliga and I think he can handle the Premier League.READ MORE SUN STORIES“He’s a goal-scorer, he can take people on, he’s got speed.“I’d be very surprised if there was a club that wouldn’t be interested in somebody like him.”Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      Harry Kane ‘available for cut-price transfer away from Bayern Munich but clubs must wait 18 months to complete deal’

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      HARRY Kane has a cut-price release clause in his Bayern Munich contract, according to reports.But clubs will have to wait at least 18 months to complete a deal after Kane failed to activate the clause in January.Harry Kane has an eight-figure release clause in his Bayern Munich contractCredit: GettyKane left his boyhood club Tottenham for £86.4m in 2023, making him the most expensive signing in Bundesliga history. But it has now been revealed that the deal included a buyout element that could open the door for a return to England.The 31-year-old could have triggered the clause in the winter transfer window.This would have allowed him to leave Bayern for around £67m in the summer, according to German outlet Bild.READ MORE ON HARRY KANEThat deadline has now passed, but the release clause, which isn’t common in the Bundesliga, will be valid again next winter.If Kane triggers it next January, he could move to another club for just £54m in under 18 months’ time in the summer of 2026.It is understood that Kane – who is contracted to Bayern until June 2027 – is happy in Germany.He has more than settled in, shattering Erling Haaland’s goalscoring records in the German top-flight.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAs of Sunday’s 4-3 win over Holstein Kiel, Kane has scored 55 goals in 50 games – which beats Haaland’s 50 goals in the same amount of matches.He has bagged 70 goals in 72 appearances in all competitions, and became the fastest player to reach 50 Bundesliga goals in November.But a return to the Prem could be tempting in 2026, with Alan Shearer’s all-time goalscoring record of 260 goals within reach.Daniel Levy confirmed Spurs have first refusal to re-sign Kane, who refused to rule out a return to North London.Kane currently has 213 Prem goals to his name, putting him 47 behind Shearer in second place.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      Mathys Tel makes dramatic Tottenham U-turn as he jets into London to seal transfer from Bayern Munich

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      MATHYS TEL has made a dramatic U-turn after agreeing to join Tottenham on loan, reports say.Tel and his agent Gadiri Camara shared pictures of them travelling to London in a private jet today on deadline day.Mathys Tel has made a dramatic Tottenham U-turn as he travels to LondonCredit: RexTel was dressed to the nines on a private plane ahead of his shock last-minute moveHis agent Gadiri Camara posted snaps from a private jet on Instagram this morningTel will join Spurs until the end of the season, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.It is a straight loan deal, with NO option to buy in the forward’s short-term clause, meaning he will return to Germany in the summer.The structure of the deal is still being negotiated but Bayern have accepted Tel’s decision to try his luck in the Premier League.Agent Camara posted snaps of him and Tel looking suited and booted in a luxury private plane on Instagram hours before the close of the window at 11pm tonight.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSIt comes just days after Tel snubbed the chance to switch to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.The 19-year-old allegedly turned the North London club down, with Manchester United and Arsenal both interested at the time.Spurs had been negotiating with the French teenager after reportedly agreeing a £50million deal with Bayern.And chairman Daniel Levy even jetted to Germany to help try to seal a deal before Tel refused it.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut now the teenager has seemingly gone back on his decision to reject Tottenham and will join Ange Postecoglou’s side.They are expected to cover his full salary until the deal expires in June.Inside making of Spurs whiz Bergvall who outshone Kulusevski and Gyokeres as kid Tel has been a fringe player at Bayern this season, playing only 344 minutes across their Bundesliga and Champions League campaigns.He is yet to score this term, but at 19 remains a thrilling talent.He scored nine goals and provided six assists across the Bundesliga and Europe last season – and mostly as a substitute. Bayern paid roughly £23m to land him from French side Rennes at the age of only 17 in 2022.Once confirmed, Tel will be Spurs’ fourth signing of the January window.His addition would come as a huge boost to boss Postecoglou, who has been calling for “help” to his frontline all transfer window.Kevin Danso was signed from RC Lens on Sunday on an initial loan with an obligation to buy for £20m in the summer.And 18-year-old Korean star Yang min-hyeok came during the first days of the window.Before young goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky was thrown straight into the starting XI after signing for £13.3m from Slavia Prague.Tel might jump start into Prem duties too, with Tottenham currently suffering from a horrific injury crisis.Spurs have NINE first-team players sidelined through injury, including Radu Dragusin and defenders Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie.Keeper Guglielmo Vicario, Wilson Odobert, Timo Werner, Brennan Johnson, Dominic Solanke and James Maddison are also out.Postecoglou’s men sit 14th in the Prem, after winning just eight of their 24 games this season.READ MORE SUN STORIESSpurs had hoped to bring in Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain, but the France international joined Juventus instead.They currently have £65million striker Solanke sidelined and not expected back for another couple of weeks due to a knee injury. More

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      Celtic announce Uefa disciplinary notice that could see fans BANNED from Bayern Munich away game

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      CELTIC have warned their travlling fans that they are risking being DENIED access should they buy tickets and travel for their play-off round clash.The Hoops have been learned this morning that they will face Bayern Munich in the next round of Europe’s glamour club competition.A green flare has to be removed from the pitch at Villa ParkBut the bad news for Celtic fans is that their club has now seen fit to warn them that they have RECEIVED a disciplinary notice from UEFA in the wake of their defeat to Aston Villa, a match which saw away fans throw a smoke bomb onto the Villa Park pitch.And that could well trigger an away fan ban for the next match, an outcome which Uefa indicated was on the cards when they offered the club a suspended sentence for the action of their fans earlier in the campaign.In a statement today, the Hoops appeared to be laying the groundwork for precisely such a ban.It read: “As a result of the use of pyrotechnics during our match against Borussia Dortmund last year, Celtic Football Club was sanctioned by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body.”The decision meant that, not only did the Club receive a fine of €20,000, but also that, if such behaviour was repeated at a match in the next two years, the Club would be prevented from selling tickets to supporters for one away match in UEFA club competitions.”Unfortunately, the club has received a further disciplinary notice from UEFA following the match against Aston Villa FC on Wednesday evening.  “The Club will obviously make robust representations to UEFA and will make every effort to ensure that our fans can attend our next UEFA Champions League match. “However, clearly there is a risk that supporters may not be able to attend. Most read in Football”In light of this situation, it is incumbent on the club to make supporters aware of this risk, when considering making arrangements for travel, until further information is provided by UEFA.”Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      Tottenham ‘agree £50million Mathys Tel transfer’ but Bayern star now set to choose between Premier League clubs

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      TOTTENHAM have reportedly agreed a £50million fee for Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel.Spurs had originally been tracking the 19-year-old striker for a potential loan deal this January.Tottenham have reportedly agreed a fee with Bayern for Mathys TelCredit: RexBut reports in France suggest the Premier League club have agreed a fee with the Bundesliga giants.Tel must now make a decision on whether to swap Munich for North London, according to L’Equipe. But Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are all reportedly interested in bringing him to England. Tel was a wonderkid at Rennes, where he became the Ligue 1 side’s youngest-ever player in 2021. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe earned a big-money move to Bayern a year later, but has played a bit-part role this season. The teenager has been plagued by injuries, resulting in just 8 appearances and no goals in 2024/25. Tel is contracted at the Allianz Arena until 2029. But he is looking for regular minutes after a stuttering campaign, with Tottenham desperate for a versatile forward.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTel, blessed with electric pace, can play anywhere along the front three.Spurs have been dogged by an injury crisis, with boss Ange Postecoglou clinging on to his job after a weekend loss to Leicester.Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou shows his dissagpointment after defeat to Leicester Tottenham have also been linked with Yoane Wissa from Brentford.Foot Mercato claims talks are underway and that Spurs have contacted Wissa to express their interest.The 28-year-old has been vital for the Bees since his arrival from Lorient in 2021.THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

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      England’s Georgia Stanway undergoes knee surgery ahead of Euros with midfielder expected to be ‘out for months’

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      GEORGIA STANWAY has undergone a knee operation after suffering a serious injury during training with her club Bayern Munich. The England midfielder, who underwent surgery yesterday, ruptured a lateral ligament in her right knee earlier this week.  Georgia Stanway’s last competitive game prior to her lateral knee ligament injury was against Arsenal in the Champions League in DecemberCredit: ReutersBayern Munich expect the midfielder star will be “out of action for several months” for themCredit: AlamyThe German giants expect the player, 26, to be out of action for several months for their team who are battling to win a seventh Women’s Bundesliga title. This means Stanway could miss the rest of this season and face a battle to be fit for this summer’s Euros with England hoping to retain their crown. The Bayern Munich star was part of the Lionesses side, who under boss Sarina Wiegman, became the first England team to win the contest in 2022. This year’s tournament in Switzerland is due to start on July 2 with England’s group stage opener against France taking place in Zurich three days later. Read More Football StoriesShould the 75-capped Stanway return to fitness by then, there is a chance she may have not have played in any competitive matches before the contest’s start. Her last competitive appearance for her club, who are currently second in Germany’s top tier, was on December 18. Back then the midfielder was part of the team that fell to a 3-2 group stage loss to Arsenal in the Champions League. Stanway, who joined Bayern Munich from Man City in May 2022, is a highly-regarded player for club and country. Most read in FootballShe began her senior club career at Blackburn Rovers in 2015 prior to signing for Man City later that year and then joining Bayern seven years after. Stanway, who was born in Cumbria, made an instant impact on her senior Lionesses debut scoring in a 3-0 friendly defeat of Austria in November 2018Five years later, she helped her national team make history by winning the Women’s Euros for the first time. On the way to defeating Germany in the final of the 2022 contest she scored a long-range quarter-final winner against Spain. Stanway’s injury comes a month on from Alex Greenwood damaging her medial collateral ligament whilst on Manchester City dutyCredit: ReutersStanway’s fitness blow comes just over a month after Lioness and Man City defender Alex Greenwood sustained a medial and collateral ligament injury. The Cityzens captain was stretchered off during her side’s 2-0 defeat of St Polten in the Champions League.She is currently working on her way back to fitness at the club after undergoing surgery following her MCL injury.  More