5 h. ago Bayern virtuoso Kane conducts Klassiker as Jobe Bellingham’s slip proves vital | Andy Brassell

Borussia Dortmund belatedly sprung into life only for their English youngster to suffer a moment of misfortuneEvery league needs its flagship, its clásico, classique or derby. An event which rouses the senses regardless of current form or fortune. Bayern Munich appeared ready for the moment and Borussia Dortmund perhaps less so. Despite itself, Der Klassiker eventually sparked into life – and we were left with a sense of what could have been.The cliche describes a game of two halves; this was more like a game of one half. We had 45 minutes of an attack-v-defence training session, followed by the real match, the one that we came for. By then, perhaps, it was a little too late for the blue touchpaper to be lit. We were more in the realm of sparklers than catherine wheels. Continue reading...

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43 h. ago Harry Kane scores 400th club goal as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund

Michael Olise’s goal ultimately secured victory in Der Klassiker.

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46 h. ago Harry Kane scores 400th career goal as Bayern Munich win Der Klassiker

Kane headed in the opener of Der Klassiker to keep up his relentless scoring form for Bayern Munich

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5 d. ago England QUALIFY for the World Cup: Three Lions book place at next summer's tournament with two games to spare after 5

Harry Kane struck twice, Anthony Gordon and Eberechi Eze scored, and Maksims Tonisevs turned the ball into his own net to ensure England's smooth passage.

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3 w. ago Brentford v Manchester United buildup, Madrid derby and WSL action – matchday live

⚽ Join us to discuss another busy day of football⚽ View today’s fixtures | Mail us or comment BTLHarry Kane has become the fastest player this century to reach 100 goals for a club playing in one of Europe’s top five leagues after scoring twice in Bayern Munich’s 4-0 win over Werder Bremen last night. Kane reached his century in 104 games, beating the joint record held by Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland by one match.Brentford v Manchester United (12.30pm BST)Leeds United v Bournemouth (3pm)Chelsea v BrightonManchester City v BournemouthCrystal Palace v LiverpoolNottingham Forest v Sunderland (5.30pm)Tottenham Hotspur v Wolves (8pm)Aston Villa v Fulham (Sunday 2pm)Newcastle United v Arsenal (4.30pm)Everton v West Ham (Monday 8pm)View the Premier League table Continue reading...

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3 w. ago European football: Kane fastest to 100 goals as Bayern thump Werder Bremen

Kane hits landmark to beat Ronaldo and HaalandMarseille go top after late 2-1 victory at StrasbourgHarry Kane scored his 100th goal for Bayern Munich on Friday night, reaching the landmark in just 104 matches to become the fastest player this century to reach 100 goals for a single club.The England captain was on target twice in a 4-0 home win against Werder Bremen, taking him to three figures and extending Bayern’s 100% record after five Bundesliga outings. In doing so Kane has nudged ahead of Erling Haaland and Cristiano Ronaldo, who took 105 matches to reach three figures for Manchester City and Real Madrid respectively. The pair had jointly shared the scoring record in Europe’s top five leagues but Kane has now gone clear on his own. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Harry Kane scores a treble as Bayern Munich maintain perfect start to Bundesliga

Kane’s hat-trick takes his tally to 13 from seven games in all competitions and keeps Bayern top of the standings.

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