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'Glad it happened in a friendly!' – Harry Kane opens up on dreadful penalty during Tottenham reunion as Bayern smash Spurs despite striker's blunder

Bayer Munich star Harry Kane opened up on his penalty miss against boyhood club Tottenham Hotspur during 4-0 win in pre-season on Thursday. This was only the second time that the England captain has played against Spurs since leaving the club in 2023. Kane scored the opener for the Bavarian side and three minutes later squandered a penalty as he skied the ball over the crossbar after losing his footing.

Benjamin Sesko gives up part of his salary in bid to secure Man Utd transfer as striker jets in for medical with Ruben Amorim's side

Benjamin Sesko has reportedly sacrificed part of his salary and his agency’s commission to finalise a move to Manchester United, despite Newcastle offering higher wages. The Red Devils have reached a full agreement with RB Leipzig for the Slovenian striker in a deal worth €85 million (£73.7m/$100m). Medical and contract signing are set to follow shortly.

VIDEO: Harry Kane scores against Tottenham on Bayern Munich return and then skies awful penalty in friendly clash

Harry Kane faced off against his boyhood side Tottenham Hotspur for just the second time since his move to Bayern Munich in the summer of 2023, and immediately showed the Lilywhites what they were missing with a superb goal. However, the England captain then had a moment to forget minutes later when he skied his penalty over the crossbar as he lost his footing.

The Designated Player Conundrum: Maximizing Value Amidst MLS Missteps

The Designated Player rule, launched nearly two decades ago, remains an enigma for many MLS clubs. While transcendent talents like Messi, Cucho Hernández, and Son Heung-Min vividly showcase its potential, a perplexing number of teams consistently mismanage this powerful tool. The question lingers: why do so many MLS clubs struggle to harness the DP rule's true value?

Benjamin Sesko: Manchester United’s Strategic Investment in a £74 Million Slovenian Prospect

Manchester United are reportedly close to securing the signing of RB Leipzig's rising star, Benjamin Sesko, in a deal potentially worth up to £74 million. This prolific Slovenian striker, often likened to a young Erling Haaland or Zlatan Ibrahimović for his imposing physique and blistering pace, has caught the eye of top clubs across Europe. Notably, Arsenal had previously expressed interest but ultimately decided against pursuing the transfer, a decision that may prove costly as United fight off rivals like Newcastle to land the "speed merchant.