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    German media turns on Harry Kane as England star slammed for ‘hanging around alone’ and going missing in big games

    A GERMAN media outlet has turned on Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane despite his prolific goalscoring record in the Bundesliga.Kane joined Bayern in a huge £104million transfer from Tottenham last summer and has not stopped scoring since.German newspaper Bild has turned on Harry KaneCredit: GettyThe journalist suggested he goes missing in big gamesCredit: GettyIn 52 appearances across all competitions, the 31-year-old has netted 54 goals and provided 17 assists.He won the Bundesliga golden boot at the end of his first season and smashed a number of records along the way. However, German newspaper Bild has accused Kane of going missing in big games.Following Bayern’s 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday, a column from journalist Walter M. Straten read: “Lots of effort, too little success. Harry Kane is hanging around alone up front.Read More in Football”What good are three goals against Kiel if he doesn’t even get a shot on goal in a big game like yesterday?”Fairness dictates that we shouldn’t unleash the Kane-can’t-win-a-title curse now. Especially since he had to leave injured .”Kane suffered an ankle injury late in the match and was forced off in the 86th minute.A statement from Bayern read: “Harry Kane took a painful knock to his ankle in Bayern’s Bundesliga game at home to Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.Most read in BundesligaFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”Examinations by the club’s medical unit on Sunday determined a positive development.”Kane will continue to receive appropriate treatment.”Thierry Henry and Micah Richards pinpoint Erling Haaland’s biggest flaw that ‘Harry Kane can do’ on CBS Sports coverageThe striker is now a worry for Bayern Munich’s Champions League showdown with Aston Villa on Wednesday.Bayern boss Vincent Kompany said: “Hopefully it’s nothing serious. I’m not a doctor but I hope he can play against Aston Villa on Wednesday.” More

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    Harry Kane injury fears for Bayern Munich’s Champions League clash at Aston Villa after hobbling off against Leverkusen

    HARRY KANE is a worry for Bayern Munich’s Champions League showdown with Aston Villa next week.The Bavarians travel to Villa Park on Wednesday for the crunch clash.Harry Kane is an injury doubt for Bayern Munich’s Champions League clash with Aston Villa on WednesdayCredit: GettyThe England captain hobbled off in Bayern’s 1-1 draw with Bayer LeverkusenCredit: GettyBut Kane, 31, had to be subbed four minutes before the end of his side’s 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.Amine Adli caught the England skipper on the ankle to leave him writhing on the turf in agony.The injury will be a concern for Bayern boss Vincent Kompany who has already seen Kane register 15 goal involvements in just seven games this season.Kompany told the media after the game of his concern at losing Kane to injury.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe said: “Hopefully it’s nothing serious. I’m not a doctor but I hope he can play against Aston Villa on Wednesday.”While Bayern’s sporting director Max Eberl fuelled the concern when he hinted that it must be a nasty knock if Kane has had to leave the pitch.He added: “If Harry goes off the pitch, then it’s something. Now I hope he’s made of sturdy English wood.”However, Bayern Munich fans may be able to breathe a sigh of relief after Kane gave an upbeat update in the mixed zone after the clash.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe former Tottenham star said: “Sometimes there have been red cards for something like that.”I’m OK, but it’s a bit sore. I’ll check it tomorrow, but I think it’s OK.Harry Kane’s favourite England goals”It doesn’t feel too bad at the moment. We’ll assess that in the next few days, but I don’t think I’ll be out for long.”Bayern’s goalless draw with Leverkusen means they remain top of the Bundesliga table with 13 points.Kompany’s side are yet to lose a game since the Belgian’s arrival from Burnley this summer.Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich side are yet to lose a gameCredit: Getty More

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    Ex-Fulham star Palhinha splits from pregnant wife just months after Bayern Munich transfer as she ditches wedding ring

    BAYERN MUNICH midfielder Joao Palhinha has reportedly split from his pregnant wife just months after his move to Germany.Portugal international Palhinha, 29, signed for the Bundesliga giants in the summer in a deal worth £47.5million.Joao Palhinha joined Bayern Munich from Fulham in the summerCredit: GettyReports are claiming he has split from singer wife Patricia PalharesThe couple met back in 2019 and married two years laterBut he has struggled for game time under Vincent Kompany, starting just one of their opening six games in all competitions.And reports are suggesting he is also enduring off-field issues with his singer wife Patricia Palhares, 27.The couple have been together for five years and married in 2021.Patricia gave birth to their son Joao Maria, 1, in October 2022 and they are expecting a second child.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, Patricia has deleted all photos of her and Palhinha on Instagram and posted pregnancy snaps without the Fulham man, leading to reports they have split.According to Bild, Palhinha recently posted images of him with his mum, Susana, on a private Instagram account and had no wedding ring on.Neither Palhinha or Patricia have made comment on reports of a separation.TV presenter Maya said on the Portuguese show Noite das Estrelas: “I know there was no betrayal on either side.”Most read in BundesligaPatricia gave birth to the couple’s first child Joao Maria in 2022Credit: Instagram @ppalharezThe reason for their alleged split is said to be ‘wear and tear’Credit: Instagram @ppalharezNeither Palhinha or Patricia have made comment on the reportsCredit: Instagram @ppalharezShe went on to add that the “wear and tear” of the relationship was the reason for the split.Palhinha spoke earlier this month about not having started Bayern’s first three games of the season.Inside Joao Palhinha’s life as a Premier League footballer with midfielder tipped for big moveHe told TZ, he said: “I wasn’t disappointed [to be left on the bench].”I’m at the best club in the world. It’s part of a process. I can be proud.”Patricia recently shared pregnancy photos without PalhinhaCredit: Instagram @ppalharezShe has deleted images of Palhinha from her InstagramCredit: Instagram @ppalharez More

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    Watch Harry Kane star in awkward advert as he turns hand to acting after becoming face of porridge brand

    ENGLAND captain Harry Kane put his acting skills to the test in a hilarious new breakfast advert.The 31-year-old recently agreed to become the face of 3Bears, a German-British porridge company based in Munich.Harry Kane has become the face of 3BearsCredit: 3bears.co.ukThe striker is also a shareholder in the companyCredit: 3bears.co.ukHe stars in a mockumentary-style advert for the companyCredit: 3bears.co.ukIn his first campaign for the brand, which is shot like hit TV series The Office, he stars as the “new boy” at the firm.The 90-second mockumentary advert features Kane as a confused colleague on his first day at the office.He arrives at the 3Bears headquarters and introduces himself to co-owners Tim Nichols and Caroline Nichols.The Bayern Munich star attempts to speak to baffled workers, but they do not respond.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLKane then puts a football-shaped mug on the table before asking: “So I guess breakfast is included?”Discussing his new shareholder role with the company, England’s all-time top goalscorer said: “As an athlete, breakfast is the most important meal for me, and of course, I’m really conscious of what I put in my body, as well as the bodies of my family.”When I discovered 3Bears, I loved that they took oats to another level. 3Bears oats are the perfect choice to fuel the body, they’re a great source of natural protein, fibre and complex carbs.”And, all that with natural ingredients and no bad stuff added. So that’s why partnering with 3Bears feels like a natural fit.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSKane has been smashing records on the pitch since joining Bayern Munich last summer.He became the quickest player to reach 50 Bundesliga goals earlier this month, hitting the target in just 35 appearances.Harry Kane’s favourite England goalsKane broke the record previously set by Erling Haaland.The striker has scored 54 goals in 51 outings since joining Bayern.And he’ll be back in Three Lions action next month when Lee Carsley’s side take on Greece and Finland in the Nations League.Golden Boots to Golden Globes?HARRY Kane isn’t the first national sporting legend to try his hand at acting.But what did The Sun’s TV critic Ally Ross make of the record-breaking hitman’s latest debut?….DEAR old Harry Kane arrives at work and is met with nothing but befuddlement and slack-jawed incompetence.History repeats itself, then.The first time as a Spurs player, the second time advertising Three Bears porridge, which is dangerous territory for a sportsman.Off the top of my head, Jack Charlton, Bryan Robson, Ian Botham and Brian Clough all tried to turn us on to the idea of starting the day with Shredded Wheat, but not one of them ever convinced me I wouldn’t be much better off eating a deep fried ball of string.Indeed, Fergie himself, with a gun at my forehead, could not convince me to eat that stuff.Harry, in fairness, is a gentler, more sympathetic character than some of the above and he delivers his opening line – “I’m Harry, I’m here for my first day.” – in exactly the right order with the emphasis on more or less the right words.The great mystery of this advert are his “workmates.” Are they just so overawed by his presence they’ve been silenced? Or did Three Bears just spend so much on Harry’s fee they couldn’t afford any speaking roles for the extras?We may never know. I’m sure Harry, though, will knuckle down, carry the team and then earn a big money transfer to Scott’s, just at the exact moment they’re beaten to The Porridge of the Year title by Quaker Oats.Kane is ‘the new boy’ in the advertThe striker put his acting skills to the test More

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    Inside incredible top-flight stadium in the shadow of huge WW2 BUNKER renovated with hotel, restaurants & rooftop garden

    TALK about making your home a fortress.Well, one top-flight club has done exactly that by building their stadium in the shadow of a huge World War Two bunker.This former World War Two bunker now looms over a Bundesliga stadiumCredit: YouTube/pd90_officialThe Flakturm IV in Hamburg was built as an air defence towerCredit: AlamyA luxury hotel has now opened as part of the £84m renovationCredit: AlamyThat bunker may look menacing from the outside.But on the inside it has undergone an £84million makeover – and now features a hotel, restaurants and a rooftop garden. The daunting building still makes for an impressive and imposing presence behind St Pauli’s home, though.The German side, based in Hamburg, play their home matches at the Millerntor-Stadion.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe 29,500-capacity ground is once again a Bundesliga stadium in 2024-25 following the club’s promotion under Fabian Hurzeler last season.And the likes of Harry Kane and new English sensation Jamie Gittens face a daunting task with their trip to the Millerntor-Stadion. When defending in front of the South Stand, the visiting players can see the former bunker looming over the stadium at the north end. However, there is another two football pitches between St Pauli’s first-team venue and the bunker.Most read in BundesligaFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe pair of 11-a-side astroturf pitches sit side by side – providing football facilities for lower-level and youth teams and making for eery photographs and a stark reminder of European history.Beside those, there is a wasteland car park used for exhibitions, circuses and the annual Hamburger Dom funfair – a tradition that started all the way back in 1893.Incredible new vid goes INSIDE plan for world’s biggest football stadium under vast ‘tent’ & surrounded by plush gardensWhat we know about the ‘new’ Old TraffordMANCHESTER UNITED plan to build a new stadium rather than redevelop Old Trafford.The decision was made after a number of fact-finding missions to other stadiums including the Bernabeu and Nou Camp.The cost of the project is expected to be a staggering £2billion.A capacity of 100,000 is expected.It is felt that a club of United’s standing should have a new state-of-the-art facility.The new stadium will be built on land adjacent to the Red Devils’ current home.United are looking to not only build a stadium but regenerate the area of Trafford where the ground will stand.There had been plans to KEEP Old Trafford rather than demolish it, and use it as a scaled down second venue.However, it’s looking increasing likely that it will in fact be entirely demolished.The club consulted with 30,000 fans about what to do and believe there is roughly a 50-50 split on staying or moving.The club have appointed the architects Foster + Partners to come up with a “masterplan”. The company were behind Wembley Stadium.Old Trafford has been United’s home since 1910.The target is for completion by 2030. Despite the stadium’s regeneration, it is the bunker that has had the biggest renovation.The Nazis directed 1,000 forced labourers to build the colossal concrete structure in 1942.The German air force used the Flakbunker IV tower for air defence while as many as 25,000 people reportedly sheltered in its bunkers during raids. Standing at nearly 50m tall, the decision was made to keep it following the war – unlike similar buildings across Germany.And it has now been transformed into a thriving part of the cultural life in Hamburg.A whopping 23,000 trees and shrubs were planted to help soften the stark appearance of the grey block by adding green leaves to the exterior – including a roof garden with stunning views over the city.A “mountain path” up to the top has been created while inside there are a host of high-end restaurants, live music venues and even a nightclub on the top floor.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd now tourists can stay in the former bunker by booking one of the 134 rooms at the Reverb by Hard Rock hotel. Trees have been planted to make it into a green bunkerCredit: AlamyThe Millerntor-Stadion is the home of St PauliCredit: AlamyThere are two astro pitches between the stadium and the bunkerCredit: Google MapsThe bunker looms in the backgroundCredit: GettyThe new hotel has 134 rooms and is run by Hard RockCredit: AlamyThe revamped structure now features a nightclub and various restaurantsCredit: AlamyFabian Hurzeler led St Pauli back to the Bundesliga last season before joining BrightonCredit: GettyThe bunker was one of eight huge towers built in Germany during the warCredit: HILLDEGARDEN.ORG More

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    Harry Kane gets stuck into beer stein at Munich’s Oktoberfest as he’s joined by wife for festivities

    BEER we go, beer we go! England skipper Harry Kane partakes of a traditional stein at Munich’s Oktoberfest.Harry, 31, who stars for Bayern in the German city, donned a pair of leather lederhosen yesterday.Harry Kane got stuck into a beer stein at Oktoberfest with his wifeCredit: ReutersHarry donned a pair of leather lederhosen teamed with shin-high black socks, black leather boots and a grey jacketCredit: AFPHis wife Kate, also 31, joined in by wearing a traditional German dress.During the festival fortnight, seven million litres of beer will be consumed.Harry headed to the annual event for beer and bratwurst after he celebrated making his 100th cap for England earlier this month.He kept things cool by wearing a pair of sunglasses along with his shin-high black socks, black leather boots and a grey jacket.read more on harry kaneIt is not the first time that Harry has been spotted in lederhosen, the striker has been pictured with his Bayern Munich teammates in the traditional German pants before.He complained then they were a “little bit tight” and added that it was “something to get used to”.The England skipper made a £104million move to Bayern Munich from Tottenham in 2023 and he has since embraced the German culture – even learning the local lingo.Last year he missed out on the annual photo of the top of the league squad posing in traditional clobber because he was in the UK for the birth of his fourth child, Henry.Most read in FootballBut this year he and childhood sweetheart Kate appeared to be making the most of a beer in the sunshine.During the festival’s two and a half weeks, it is likely that more than seven million litres of beer will be consumed.’Are you seriously talking about that?’ – Jack Grealish told off by England interviewer after being asked about Kane More

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    Fourth-tier side forced to eat pre-match meal on side of MOTORWAY after huge fire… only for game to be postponed

    A GERMAN fourth-division team had to eat their pre-match meal on the motorway after being delayed on their way to the game… before the match was postponed anyway.FSV Zwickau travelled by bus to the capital on Friday to face Viktoria Berlin at the Stadion Lichterfelde in the Regionalliga Nordost.FSV Zwickau players had to eat their pre-match meal on the motorwayCredit: X / FSVZwickauFSV Zwickau couldn’t make it to Berlin in time due to a horrible car crashCredit: XHowever, a horror car crash took place between the Wiedemar and Halle junctions on the A9 motorway heading to Berlin as two vehicles caught fire.A driver of an Opel Mokka collided with an Audi and pushed it into a Ford Transit. The Opel and the Audi were engulfed in flames but fortunately both drivers managed to escape in time while the third one was also thankfully well.According to Bild, two people were slightly injured in the rear-end collision and were taken to hospital for observation.Read More on FootballA kilometre-long traffic jam then occurred which prevented Zwickau from continuing their journey.A while later club chiefs understood they had to adapt to this extraordinary situation knowing that their players had to eat.And the team needed their food at a specific time before they entered the pitch to warm up.And so the club chiefs set up a massive spread on the guardrails of the motorway along with plates and utensils for the players.Most read in BundesligaThe team saw the funny side in this and took a picture of that incredible moment for Instagram.Zwickau published the pic with the following caption: “Now it’s time to improvise.”Dean Scoggins travels to FC Koln in Germany to find Europe’s best Away DayNevertheless, the German outfit couldn’t make it to the ground on time.Fans also experienced the same problem as many also opted for the three-hour drive.And so the game was postponed with the two football teams now looking to agree on a new date. More

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    Watch Thomas Muller go down in a heap after being ‘fouled’ by TAPE as Bayern Munich team-mates fall over in stitches

    THOMAS MULLER left his Bayern Munich team-mates in absolute stitches after being felled by some training ground tape.The former Germany striker was going through the motions at Bayern’s Sabner Strasse training ground when some rogue tape inadvertently took him out.Thomas Muller was blissfully unaware of some white tape during a recent Bayern Munich training sessionCredit: INSTAGRAM@BAYERNMUNICHThe tape ended up tripping the former Germany strikerCredit: INSTAGRAM@BAYERNMUNICHMuller’s Bayern team-mates were left in absolute stitches by the striker’s tumbleCredit: INSTAGRAM@BAYERNMUNICHMuller, 35, tripped over the white tape after controlling a pass from one of his team-mates.And his colleagues couldn’t help but chuckle at his tumble, belly-laughing at the sheer hilarity of the situation as they collapsed to the turf.Even head coach Vincent Kompany couldn’t contain his laughter, smiling as the striker dusted himself off and got back to his feet.Muller, who has never been one to shy away from the camera, saw the funny side of his training ground tumble.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAfter clocking the club’s videographer, he said: “Ah yes, at least that’s good [to have on camera].”That’s good for the clicks. Best content of the month.”Come on boys. Let’s all have a smile. Hello, Instagram. That’s good for the clicks.”The clip, unsurprisingly, went viral and received a slew of comments from footie fans.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOne wrote: “It’s a foul that no one would have known.”Another said: “Ref, that’s a foul!”Refuses to lift trophy after finally winning silverware at Tottenham on return with Bayern MunichAnd another said: “Muller: ‘Who put the rope here?'”One remarked: “That’s surely a pen.”Another chimed in with a series of laughing emojis: “The way they laughed.”Bayern have made a blistering start to the season, scoring a whopping 28 goals in all competitions.The Bavarians have made a perfect start to the new Bundesliga campaign, topping the table with three wins and a haul of 11 goals.Bayern will be back in action on Saturday afternoon, travelling to Weser Stadium to take on Werder Bremen.Bayern Munich have made a blistering start to the seasonCredit: GETTY More