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Bayern Munich star Harry Kane took off captain’s armband and refused to lift trophy on return to Tottenham
Harry Kane refused to lift a trophy at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 12 months ago after winning a match with current club Bayern Munich. Kane spent 14 trophy-less years at boyhood club Spurs before moving to the Bundesliga giants. Kane returned to Spurs for the first time back in August 2024Getty Back in August 2024, Bayern won a pre-season clash against Tottenham and they were subsequently handed the Visit Malta Cup. Kane came off the bench in the second half where he was given the captain armband on his Tottenham return – a year after he departed in a deal worth more than £100million. He came close to getting on the score sheet – firing narrowly over the bar – with first-half goals from Dayot Upamecano, Serge Gnabry and Thomas Muller proving to be the difference. He had the chance to lift the trophy on the pitch following the five-goal thriller – but decided against doing so to once again show why he is so loved by Spurs fans. He was caught on camera removing his armband, while shaking his head towards Joshua Kimmich, insisting he couldn’t possibly do so out of his love for the Premier League side. As a result, Bayern’s usual skipper Manuel Neuer hoisted aloft the trophy, with Kane seen clapping during the presentation. Though he did get his hands on some form of silverware – along with Eric Dier – who followed Kane to Bavaria from Tottenham in January 2024. The duo were presented with special commemorative gifts by Spurs legend and former captain Ledley King in a ceremony prior to the kick-off. Both men were treated to a rapturous applause from the home faithful, with Spurs’ all-time top scorer Kane soaking in the atmosphere. But it was his wholesome decision to turn down lifting the trophy that sent social media into meltdown. Kane removed his captain’s armband so he didn’t have to lift the trophy One Spurs supporter posted: “Big respect to him, he knows it’s wrong at our ground plus he knows what he will get on social media for lifting a friendly trophy.” Another posted: “Loyalty is rare in football nowadays fairs to Kane.” A third added: “This is nothing but total class and respect from a legend of our club and a legend of a man.” This fan then messaged: “He’s genuinely a really good bloke and I’m proud he’s one of our own.” Meanwhile, another simply stated: “Ultimate respect to him.” Kane was quick to show his gratitude to his adoring fans after the match. The England international was presented with a special gift by King before the pre-season clash in 2024Getty He said: “I am so used to coming here as the home player. “[I’ve] been here so many times before so it was strange and putting this shirt on, being in the away dressing room, but I like to enjoy these occasions. “I had an amazing career at Spurs, so many great memories and just great to see the fans again, so many players and staff I have a lot of relationships with. “The game itself, I probably shouldn’t have been playing. I only trained yesterday but I was always going to play 10 minutes and it was good. “Everything was really rushed through last year, so we didn’t have a chance (to say goodbye), but it was great way to say thank you to all of them. “The reception I got was amazing and great to clap them around the pitch after, those who stayed behind and I will always be thankful for every Spurs fan for the support they’ve given me through my whole career. It’s been incredible. “I just appreciate them seeing me and me seeing them again.” Harry Kane and Tottenham trophies Fast forward and year and it has been a pretty good time for both Kane and his former club Tottenham. Kane finally won the first trophy of his career – and it meant a lotGetty Spurs also ended their trophy drought by beating Man United in the finalGetty Kane finally got his hands on the first trophy of his career as Bayern won the Bundesliga. There was also silverware success for Spurs, who ended their 17 year trophy drought by winning the Europa League. Now both have finally got that monkey off their back, their upcoming pre-season encounter can be much more relaxed. Tottenham have travelled to Germany to play Bayern at the Allianz Arena at 5.30pm on August 7.
Harry Kane refused to lift a trophy at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 12 months ago after winning a match with current club Bayern Munich.
Kane spent 14 trophy-less years at boyhood club Spurs before moving to the Bundesliga giants.
Back in August 2024, Bayern won a pre-season clash against Tottenham and they were subsequently handed the Visit Malta Cup.
Kane came off the bench in the second half where he was given the captain armband on his Tottenham return – a year after he departed in a deal worth more than £100million.
He came close to getting on the score sheet – firing narrowly over the bar – with first-half goals from Dayot Upamecano, Serge Gnabry and Thomas Muller proving to be the difference.
He had the chance to lift the trophy on the pitch following the five-goal thriller – but decided against doing so to once again show why he is so loved by Spurs fans.
He was caught on camera removing his armband, while shaking his head towards Joshua Kimmich, insisting he couldn’t possibly do so out of his love for the Premier League side.
As a result, Bayern’s usual skipper Manuel Neuer hoisted aloft the trophy, with Kane seen clapping during the presentation.
Though he did get his hands on some form of silverware – along with Eric Dier – who followed Kane to Bavaria from Tottenham in January 2024.
The duo were presented with special commemorative gifts by Spurs legend and former captain Ledley King in a ceremony prior to the kick-off.
Both men were treated to a rapturous applause from the home faithful, with Spurs’ all-time top scorer Kane soaking in the atmosphere.
But it was his wholesome decision to turn down lifting the trophy that sent social media into meltdown.
One Spurs supporter posted: “Big respect to him, he knows it’s wrong at our ground plus he knows what he will get on social media for lifting a friendly trophy.”
Another posted: “Loyalty is rare in football nowadays fairs to Kane.”
A third added: “This is nothing but total class and respect from a legend of our club and a legend of a man.”
This fan then messaged: “He’s genuinely a really good bloke and I’m proud he’s one of our own.”
Meanwhile, another simply stated: “Ultimate respect to him.”
Kane was quick to show his gratitude to his adoring fans after the match.
He said: “I am so used to coming here as the home player.
“[I’ve] been here so many times before so it was strange and putting this shirt on, being in the away dressing room, but I like to enjoy these occasions.
“I had an amazing career at Spurs, so many great memories and just great to see the fans again, so many players and staff I have a lot of relationships with.
“The game itself, I probably shouldn’t have been playing. I only trained yesterday but I was always going to play 10 minutes and it was good.
“Everything was really rushed through last year, so we didn’t have a chance (to say goodbye), but it was great way to say thank you to all of them.
“The reception I got was amazing and great to clap them around the pitch after, those who stayed behind and I will always be thankful for every Spurs fan for the support they’ve given me through my whole career. It’s been incredible.
“I just appreciate them seeing me and me seeing them again.”
Harry Kane and Tottenham trophies
Fast forward and year and it has been a pretty good time for both Kane and his former club Tottenham.
Kane finally got his hands on the first trophy of his career as Bayern won the Bundesliga.
There was also silverware success for Spurs, who ended their 17 year trophy drought by winning the Europa League.
Now both have finally got that monkey off their back, their upcoming pre-season encounter can be much more relaxed.
Tottenham have travelled to Germany to play Bayern at the Allianz Arena at 5.30pm on August 7.
