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Kane suffers defeat on Bayern debut


By AFP
Published : 13 Aug 2023 09:18 PM

Harry Kane endured a losing debut with Bayern Munich Saturday when his new team crashed to a 3-0 defeat by RB Leipzig in the German Super Cup, just hours after the England skipper sealed a move from Tottenham Hotspur.

Dani Olmo was the star of the show, producing a virtuoso performance and scoring a hat-trick in Munich as Kane's dream of clinching his first major silverware was shattered.

Kane came on as a 64th-minute substitute with Bayern already trailing 2-0 but soon after Olmo completed his hat-trick.

The record England goalscorer joined from Tottenham for a fee in excess of 100m euros ($109.6m) earlier Saturday.

Bayern fans had lined up hours before kick-off to get their "Kane 9" shirts printed at the club store.

Kane, who was given the No 9 shirt vacated by Robert Lewandowski, had indicated on social media that he was "feeling good" and "looking forward to the match" after taking part in his first training session as a new Bayern player.

But he couldn't turn the tide as Leipzig were awarded a penalty three minutes after his introduction.

Olmo converted the spot-kick to seal a first Super Cup title for Marco Rose's side.

Kane, who has lost three finals with Tottenham and one with England, must wait for his first ever trophy.