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By TUM BALOGUN, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 03: 13 AEST, 8 August 2025 | Updated: 04: 27 AEST, 8 August 2025 15 View comments Harry Kane scored the opener for Bayern Munich against Tottenham before missing a penalty in an eventful start to his pre-season clash against his former club. The England skipper, who completed a £100m transfer from Bavaria from North London in 2023, did not celebrate after slotting the ball past Guglielmo Vicario in the 12th minute at the Allianz Arena. Kane would have been expecting another awkward moment against the side he netted 279 goals for in 428 appearances, but he instead saw his 15th-minute penalty sail high over the crossbar after losing his footing when taking the strike. The 32-year-old couldn't help but smile as he picked himself back up off the turf, having failed in his endeavour to inflict further damage on his boyhood club. Thursday's clash was the second time Kane has faced his former side since his 2023 departure, with the first coming in north London last summer. On that occasion, the Bayern star shirked the opportunity to lift the pre-season Visit Malta Cup after the German side ran out 3-2 winners against Spurs. Harry Kane saw his first-half penalty against Tottenham sail high over the bar after losing his footing The England captain couldn't help but smile as he picked himself up from the Allianz Arena turf The former Spurs star opened the scoring for the German champions in an eventful start to the match Kane was part of a Bayern side that also included new signing Luis Diaz, following his £65. 5m move from Liverpool Having left the club to win major trophies, Kane had remarkably extended his drought during his first season in the Bundesliga as Bayern came up against a historic Bayer Leverkusen side, who swept the domestic honours. Twelve months on, the striker finally has silverware to show for his generational talents after lifting the German title last term. On Thursday, Kane was part of a strong Bayern starting XI that included new signing Luis Diaz, following his £65. 5m move from Liverpool. While the Tottenham roster included defensive midfielder Joao Palhinha, whose locker at the Allianz Arena must not have been emptied having only completed his season-long loan to Spurs from the German giants on Sunday.
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