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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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      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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      How race for 5th Champions League spot looks with Premier League at risk of missing out after Man Utd and Newcastle woes

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      THE Champions League is set for a major revamp that will see two major European nations be handed an extra spot in the competition from next season.As it stands, the Premier League would miss out on gaining a fifth place.
      Manchester United finished bottom of their Champions League groupCredit: Alamy
      Newcastle crashed out of Europe by losing to AC MilanCredit: Getty
      The Champions League has long featured 32 teams split into eight groups of four, with the top two advancing out of each.
      From next year it will be moving to the Swiss Model.
      This will instead see 36 teams admitted into one big league table with the top eight qualifying automatically for the round of 16 and positions 9-24 contesting a play-off.
      To determine fixtures teams will be split into four pots of nine.
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      Each club will be drawn to face two teams from each pot, including their own.
      No teams will drop into the Europa League following the conclusion of the group stage.
      With the number of teams admitted into the Champions League growing from 32 to 36, four extra spots will be up for grabs.
      Two of these spots will go to the leagues whose clubs perform best in European competitions, including the Europa League and Europa Conference League, this season.
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      While the further two will go to the team that comes third in the Uefa nation ranked fifth in coefficient, and the other going to the champions’ qualifying path.
      The best performing leagues will be determined by the average coefficient of clubs participating in Europe.
      Every win by a club from a nation is worth two points, a draw one and a defeat none.
      Bonus points are then accrued by progressing through various stages of each competition.
      Playing in the Champions League group stage is worth four points, with five dished out for qualifying for the round of 16 and one each for the quarter-finals, semis and final.
      Winning a Europa League group, as Liverpool already have done, is worth four points, while two are given to runners up.
      Bonus points are then handed out for reaching the round of 16, quarters, semis and final.
      Winning your group in the Europa Conference League, as Aston Villa could, is worth two points, while qualifying as runner-up is worth one.
      Bonus points are given for reaching the semis or final.
      All points earned by clubs from each country are added up before being divided by the number of teams from that nation in Europe, eight in the Premier League’s case.
      Manchester United and Newcastle’s failure to progress, even into the Europa League, has seen the Premier League’s coefficient drop to third as it stands.
      The English top flight would have been awarded the extra Champions League spot in four of the last five seasons, the exception being 2019-20.
      Currently its coefficient number, 12.13, is behind those of Germany, 13.36, and Italy, 13.14.
      With Man Utd and Newcastle both out already, the Prem will be heavily reliant on its other clubs to have deep runs in order to accumulate enough points to climb into the top two.
      Holders Manchester City have won their Champions League group, while Arsenal have too.
      Liverpool, Brighton and West Ham have all progressed in the Europa League, and Aston Villa have qualified for the Europa Conference League knockout rounds.
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      As it stands, the Bundesliga and Serie A would be handed the extra Champions League places.
      Should a team from one of the two nations with the highest coefficient win the Europa League without finishing in the top five of their own division, that country could have six teams in the Champions League.
      The Bundesliga are leading the coefficient raceCredit: Getty
      Serie A would grab the second bonus spot as it standsCredit: Rex More

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      Man Utd transfer boost as free-scoring Bundesliga striker ‘REJECTS new contract’ and can now quit for just £15m

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      MANCHESTER UNITED transfer target Serhou Guirassy has rejected a new deal at Stuttgart, reports suggest.United are very keen on Guirassy ahead of the January transfer window as he has already registered a whopping 16 goals in just 12 Bundesliga matches.
      Manchester United target Serhou Guirassy has turned down a new deal with StuttgartCredit: Getty
      And according to transfer insider Christian Falk, Guirassy is now “ready for the next step” after turning down a contract extension from his current club.
      Stuttgart tried to buy the Guinea international’s relatively low release clause as well.
      That means the 27-year-old will be available for a bargain €17.5million (£15m) come January.
      However, the Red Devils are not the only ones keeping tabs on Guirassy.
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      In fact, the Manchester giants face strong competition from some of Europe’s biggest bidders, such as Borussia Dortmund as well as Premier League rivals Newcastle.
      United manager Erik ten Hag needs urgent reinforcement for his misfiring frontline.
      Last summer’s £72million signing Rasmus Hojlund has yet to record a Premier League goal.
      Marcus Rashford, on the other hand, has failed to replicate last season’s impressive performances that saw him scoring 30 goals in 56 appearances.
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      And Anthony Martial as well as Antony have been poor up front, whereas Jadon Sancho has been axed from the first team after falling out with Ten Hag.
      Guirassy is seen as the perfect solution at United thanks to his 18 goals in 14 appearances across all competitions.
      However, the Guinean superstar is expected to be called up for the Africa Cup of Nations in January, meaing a summer transfer coudl be a better move. 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
      Garnacho escaped unpunished after the incidentCredit: TNT Sports More

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      Scary moment Schalke hooligans kick through stadium barriers and set off fireworks over rival fans as match is delayed

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      SCHALKE’S 2. Bundesliga clash with Hansa Rostock was temporarily halted due to fan unrest in the stands.Traditionally a big top-flight club, Schalke now find themselves languishing in the second-tier.
      Fans kicked through the glass dividerCredit: X
      The balaclava-clad supporters burst through the barrierCredit: X
      Fans let off fireworksCredit: X
      With another relegation unthinkable, the Royal Blues travelled to Rostock aiming to ease concerns.
      During the first half of the match chaos erupted in the stands.
      Schalke fans housed in a small away section kicked down the glass wall separating them from home supporters.
      The balaclava-clad visiting fans then let off fireworks, with riot police getting involved.
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      This interruption caused the match to be suspended for 30 minutes during the first half.
      Referee Nicolas Winter sent both teams back to their dressing rooms while chaos ensued.
      When the madness eventually subsided, Rostock soon found themselves down to ten men.
      Junior Brumado was sent for an early bath in the 41st minute after being deemed to have thrown an elbow.
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      Blendi Idrizi eventually gave Schalke the lead on 72 minutes.
      And Kenan Karaman eventually made the points safe four minutes from time.
      Schalke’s win saw them leapfrog Hansa Rostock in the 2. Bundesliga table.
      They now sit 13th, two points above the relegation play-off place.
      After the match, Schalke boss Karel Geraerts said of the fan unrest: “I don’t want to see that in a stadium.
      “That wasn’t good for the teams, not good for football.”
      The match was delayed by 30 minutesCredit: Getty
      The suspension happened during the first halfCredit: Getty
      Schalke went on to win 2-0 to ease their relegation fearsCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea in transfer race with Man Utd and Spurs for Germany’s Jonathan Tah but will be made to wait by Bayer Leverkusen

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      CHELSEA are reportedly leading the race for Germany centre-back Jonathan Tah – but face competition from other Premier League clubs.Kicker report that Manchester United and Tottenham are also hot on the heels of the Bayer Leverkusen centre-half.
      Jonathan Tah has a release clause in his contractCredit: Rex
      The German outlet say many clubs see Tah as a valuable outlet to solving their injury woe – with Liverpool also keen on the defender.
      Each of the clubs have a starting central defender out with a long term injury.
      Tah, 27, would be a relatively cheap option for any interested party as he has a release clause of £15.5million.
      But, that clause does not kick in until the summer and Leverkusen will be reluctant to sell in the January window.
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      The club are currently top of the Bundesliga, something which was only boosted by Bayern Munich losing 5-1 yesterday to Eintracht Frankfurt.
      The club will also be without Edmond Tapsoba and Odilon Kossounou when they travel to the African Cup of Nations in January.
      So selling Tah would leave them heavily depleted at the back.
      Leverkusen take on third place Stuttgart today in a battle of the surprise packages in the Bundesliga this season.
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      If Leverkusen win, they will go six points clear of Bayern at the top of the Bundesliga.
      But, they will have played a game more than Thomas Tuchel’s side. More