Bayern Munich wins Bundesliga, Harry Kane ends trophy drought

Harry Kane’s long wait for a major team honour is finally over. The England captain secured his first-ever career title after Bayern Munich clinched the 2024–25 Bundesliga title on Sunday. The moment marked a significant breakthrough in Kane’s career, often overshadowed by near-misses despite a wealth of individual accolades.

The title was sealed not on Bayern’s own turf but thanks to a twist in the title race. Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-2 draw at Freiburg on Sunday ensured Bayern could no longer be caught, handing them an unassailable eight-point lead with two games remaining. Bayern had drawn 3-3 with RB Leipzig a day earlier, keeping the suspense alive until Leverkusen’s slip.

Kane, now 31, has often been described as one of the finest strikers of his generation. With over 400 goals for club and country, he is England’s all-time leading goal scorer and second only to Alan Shearer in the Premier League all-time scorers list. However, until now, his career lacked a major team trophy—earning him the tag of the “Kane title curse.”

The striker’s previous attempts at silverware were marked by heartbreak. With Tottenham Hotspur, he finished runners-up in the 2019 UEFA Champions League. He also led England to back-to-back Euro finals in 2020 and 2024 but fell short in both. The persistent absence of trophies overshadowed his otherwise glittering career.

Kane moved to Bayern Munich in 2023 with the specific ambition of winning trophies, signing for a record €100 million. However, his first season ended in disappointment as Bayer Leverkusen made history by going unbeaten and securing both the league and domestic cup, leaving Bayern—and Kane—empty-handed.

This season, however, Kane was pivotal in Bayern’s comeback. With 24 league goals before the final stretch, he kept Bayern in pole position throughout the campaign. The crowning of Bayern as Bundesliga champions marks the end of one of football’s most talked-about title droughts—and finally puts a team trophy in Kane’s decorated career.