Kane before the big breakthrough: Can he break the title curse?

Kane before the big breakthrough: Can he break the title curse?

München, Deutschland - Harry Kane, the English international and captain, is about to end his “title curse” since he switched to FC Bayern Munich in the summer of 2023. Despite his impressive career, which has established him as one of the best strikers worldwide, Kane had never won a title. He has already scored 60 goals in the Bundesliga in only 60 games and leads the scorer list. FC Bayern is currently four game days in front of the end of the championship at the top of the table with eight points ahead of the runner -up.

Kane's course in big games was characterized by failures. He lost the Champions League final 2019 with Tottenham against Liverpool (0: 2) and 2021 in the European Championship final with England against Italy in penalty shootout. The 2024 season also brought another disappointment for Kane when England lost in the European Championship final against Spain (1: 2). Nevertheless, his balance sheet in the Bundesliga shows that Kane quickly got used to his new environment.

a potential title gain

The upcoming match day could change everything. A victory against FSV Mainz 05 would secure his first title with Bavaria and add the German championship 2025 to his collection. Kane has a record of 20 wins, six draws and no defeats in the league in the current season. He recently commented on how much he was looking forward to experiencing his first "beer shower" after winning the title, which would be a significant personal achievement for him.

Kane is not only a top scorer, but also has an impressive final rate of one goal every 91 minutes. In his previous 60 Bundesliga games, he is also responsible for 15 goals and has only committed 15 fouls. These statistics prove its extraordinary efficiency on the pitch.

The history of football

Harry Kane's career takes place in front of the backdrop of a rich history of football. Sport has developed rapidly since its beginning in England in the early 19th century. The first football rules were written on the Rugby School in 1845 and soon afterwards schools began to integrate the sport in their curricula. The Football Association was founded in 1863, which is considered an essential milestone in the development of football. The first official international match took place between Scotland and England in 1872 and the first referees were introduced in 1875.

The foundation of the German Football Association (DFB) in 1900 and FIFA in 1904, as well as the first World Cup in Uruguay are other important stations that fueled the global popularity of football. In Germany, the sport experienced an upswing, especially after the founding of the DFB and the first German football rules in 1875. Since then, football has established itself as one of the most popular sports worldwide.

The next step for Harry Kane could be today to close the chapter of the title.

Current information can be found in the articles of op-online and Bundesliga , as well as the extensive historical overview of wikipedia .