Kane wins Golden Shoe, matches his own Bundesliga mark
Harry Kane bagged 36 Bundesliga goals in 2025/26, matching his previous career high and securing the European Golden Shoe. Only Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have won the award more than twice. "It's a source of pride," Kane said. "I like using that kind of benchmark as motivation." He was quick to credit his teammates and staff, calling their contribution essential (1).
Tuchel: no panic over Kane's fitness
England boss Thomas Tuchel has moved to ease any concern around Kane's condition at the World Cup. "Harry is a key player, there is no doubt. Of course, we take care of him, but we also want him on the pitch," Tuchel said. With Bayern's season in the rearview, your striker staying sharp and healthy through the tournament matters (2).
Lennart Karl misses World Cup with serious injury
A brutal blow for club and country: Bayern defender Lennart Karl has suffered a serious injury that rules him out of the World Cup. The DFB Youngster reacted to the news on social media, and the club is reeling. Karl had been expected to feature for Germany this summer (3) (4).
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Bayern eye Martinelli, but there's a catch
Bayern have added Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli to their summer shortlist. The Brazilian fits the profile the club are targeting for the flanks, though Arsenal's willingness to sell remains unclear. Newcastle's Anthony Gordon is also on the radar as an alternative (5) (8).
DFB-Pokal first round draw today at 18:00
Bayern, the reigning DFB-Pokal holders, will learn their first-round opponent this evening. The draw is live from 18:00. Your road to defending the cup starts here (6).
Valuation gap stalls Nathaniel Brown pursuit
Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Nathaniel Brown is a top target for Bayern, but the clubs are far apart on price. Frankfurt, through sporting director Markus Krösche, are holding out for €60–65m. That number has Bayern hesitating, especially with other areas of the squad also needing investment this summer (7).
Fan-reaktioner
The mood among Bayern supporters on Reddit has drifted toward legacy and identity this week. One popular thread argues Manuel Neuer deserves to be called the third greatest goalkeeper of this generation, while another takes a deep dive into the club's Kutte tradition and the 3Bs friendship linking Bochum, Bayern, and Berlin. A third post, simply titled "PREACH MORE ULI HOENESS!", suggests fans are enjoying the former president's unfiltered voice behind the scenes. See the Neuer thread
