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Bayern Star Kane Awarded European Golden Shoe for Second Time
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Bayern Star Kane Awarded European Golden Shoe for Second Time

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • Bayern Munich star Harry Kane has been awarded the European Golden Shoe for the second time in his career.
  • Kane scored 36 Bundesliga goals last season, matching his previous record from the 2023/2024 season.
  • He is the third player to win the award twice while playing for Bayern Munich, following Gerd Mรผller and Robert Lewandowski.

FC Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has received the European Golden Shoe for the second time, recognizing him as Europe's top scorer for the past season. The prestigious award was presented in a ceremony at the club's museum in the Allianz Arena, attended by his family and club officials.

Kane expressed his pride in the achievement, calling the last season "outstanding" and the best of his career. He scored an impressive 36 goals in the Bundesliga, a tally that secured him the award. This marks the second consecutive season he has reached this scoring milestone, having also achieved it in his debut season with Bayern Munich in 2023/2024.

Dear Harry, you are a machine, a goal machine.

โ€” Luca ToniPraising Harry Kane during his Golden Shoe award ceremony speech.

Former Bayern star Luca Toni presented the award, humorously referring to Kane as a "goal machine" and suggesting he was also deserving of the Ballon d'Or. Kane's family, including his wife and children, along with Bayern's management and coach Vincent Kompany, were present to celebrate the striker's success.

The German champions are set to begin their new competitive season with the Supercup match against Borussia Dortmund. Kane's contract with Bayern runs until June 30, 2027, and he has indicated that discussions about a potential extension are imminent. He recently returned to team training after his holiday break.

The last season was outstanding and I am very proud. It was the best season of my career so far.

โ€” Harry KaneReflecting on his performance after receiving the European Golden Shoe.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.