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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Harry Kane makes honest Bayern Munich admission as he eyes Club World Cup glory
Bayern Munich and Harry Kane will meet Paris Saint-Germain in a huge quarter-final showdown at the FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday with the England star in fine form Harry Kane believes he is finally getting respect for being more than just a goalscorer. Bayern Munich striker Kane is one of a cluster of players with three goals in the Club World Cup and you can already sense he is eyeing the chance to be the top scorer in the tournament. But Kane, 31, also says there is more to his game than just goals and he will do whatever it takes to help Bayern win as they prepare to face Paris Saint Germain in the quarter finals. England captain Kane put in a two-goal, man of the match display against Flamengo in the last 16 when he also ran 11km in the heat and can at least look forward to an air conditioned stadium in Atlanta when they face PSG. But Kane, who won the Premier League Golden Boot three times with Tottenham, says German football fans appreciate him for his all-round performances. Kane said: 'I know a lot of my game is judged on goals and I've been doing it throughout my whole career. 'But what maybe some of the German fans and some of the Bayern fans are realising is that i will do anything for the team to help us win and if that's running 11km a game then I'll run 11km. If it means sprinting back to help the team then I'll do that. 'Goals are what I love to do but ultimately I love winning more than anything and I'll try to do that as much as possible.' Bayern now face PSG and the German giants are in the heavyweight side of the draw with Real Madrid - who face Borussia Dortmund in their quarter final - lurking for a potential semi final. PSG are unquestionably the favourites from all of the European big guns because Luis Enrique's men won the Champions League with such style. But Kane and his Bayern teammates did beat PSG in the league phase of the Champions League earlier in the campaign when they beat the French giants 1-0 back in November. That is the reason why Kane believes they can beat PSG and England's record scorer is convinced they can go all the way in the United States. He said: 'We have to believe we can win the Club World Cup. We're going up against a tough opponent in the next round no doubt, Champions League winners. 'We have to be ready for that but we feel like on our day we can beat anyone. It would be a dream come true to go all the way and win it but there's games before that. 'PSG are a top team. But we've played them once this year and came out on top but it was a difficult game and we know the qualities they have and we are going to have to be ready for that. 'But we feel when we're on our game, at the top of our game, then we can defeat anyone and we'll go into this game with no different feeling. 'We'll respect them but ultimately we're here to try and win the Club World Cup and we'll look forward to that challenge.' That sentiment was echoed by Bayern star Serge Gnabry who admits PSG start as favourites but believes Bayern are running into some form. Gnabry added: 'Obviously, it will be a difficult match. Paris have had an incredible run - they won the Champions League - so they will have a lot of confidence, but we won't back down. I think we are a very great team. 'We've played well so far in this tournament, so I think it will be a very exciting match for everyone. I think we just play our game. 'I think they also know what's coming their way. It's not going to be easy, but if we just manage to play like we're used to playing, I think they will also have it difficult. 'For sure, they are I would say the favourites because they won the Champions League but it's a new match, a new opportunity, so we will be ready.' Bayern keeper Manuel Neuer added: 'Atlanta is a big stadium, a nice stadium. We are looking forward to that game. We will try our best. They have good players in every position but we are prepared because we know them from this season and of course the Champions League final.'
Rhyl Journal
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Two-year deal gives Cristiano Ronaldo a chance to reach 1,000 career goals
Here, the PA news agency looks at the Portugal international and former Real Madrid and Manchester United star's record of 938 goals to date for club and country. – Ronaldo has the most goals in men's international football with 138. He passed Iran's Ali Daei's previous record of 108 in June 2021. – His 221 caps are also a record number, going past Bader Al Mutawa's 196 for Kuwait in March 2023. – Ronaldo, Lionel Messi (112) and Daei are the only men with a century of international goals, while Ronaldo alone has reached 200 caps. – Minnows Luxembourg are his favourite opponent, with 11 goals. – Ronaldo is Real Madrid's record goalscorer with 450, almost 100 clear of second-placed Karim Benzema (354). – He scored those goals in just 438 appearances, giving him a ratio better than a goal per game and an average of exactly 50 in each of his nine seasons. He scored 61 in all competitions in 2014-15 and just one fewer in 2011-12. – Another 145 goals came across his two spells with Manchester United, 118 in his first after joining from Sporting Lisbon in 2003 and 27 after returning in 2021. – Ronaldo's most prolific United season came in 2007-08, winning the Premier League Golden Boot with 31 goals and scoring 42 in all competitions. – He holds the records for most goals and appearances in the UEFA Champions League, 141 goals in 187 games. He, Messi and Robert Lewandowski are the only players with 100-plus goals in the competition. – Ronaldo is the only player to score in three Champions League finals, and also holds records of 17 goals in a season (2013-14) and scoring in 11 successive appearances. – He netted five goals in all competitions for his first club Sporting Lisbon and 101 in three seasons with Juventus. His last goal of last season was his 800th in club football and his first of the new campaign will be his 100th for Al Nassr. – Ronaldo has won a record five UEFA Champions League titles, four with Real after winning his first with United in 2008. – He has won the Ballon d'Or, awarded to the world's best player, five times – a total exceeded only by Argentina star Messi's eight. Ronaldo was awarded a special award for outstanding career achievement at the 2021 FIFA Best Awards. – His 26 major honours also include seven domestic league titles, three in England with United and two each in Spain and Italy. With Portugal, he won Euro 2016 as well as two Nations League titles. – Ronaldo has won the European Golden Shoe on four occasions and was top scorer at Euro 2020. The 40-year-old's 938 career goals have come in 1,281 senior appearances, with Portugal age-group and Olympic games excluded.
North Wales Chronicle
26-06-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Two-year deal gives Cristiano Ronaldo a chance to reach 1,000 career goals
Here, the PA news agency looks at the Portugal international and former Real Madrid and Manchester United star's record of 938 goals to date for club and country. – Ronaldo has the most goals in men's international football with 138. He passed Iran's Ali Daei's previous record of 108 in June 2021. – His 221 caps are also a record number, going past Bader Al Mutawa's 196 for Kuwait in March 2023. – Ronaldo, Lionel Messi (112) and Daei are the only men with a century of international goals, while Ronaldo alone has reached 200 caps. – Minnows Luxembourg are his favourite opponent, with 11 goals. – Ronaldo is Real Madrid's record goalscorer with 450, almost 100 clear of second-placed Karim Benzema (354). – He scored those goals in just 438 appearances, giving him a ratio better than a goal per game and an average of exactly 50 in each of his nine seasons. He scored 61 in all competitions in 2014-15 and just one fewer in 2011-12. – Another 145 goals came across his two spells with Manchester United, 118 in his first after joining from Sporting Lisbon in 2003 and 27 after returning in 2021. – Ronaldo's most prolific United season came in 2007-08, winning the Premier League Golden Boot with 31 goals and scoring 42 in all competitions. – He holds the records for most goals and appearances in the UEFA Champions League, 141 goals in 187 games. He, Messi and Robert Lewandowski are the only players with 100-plus goals in the competition. – Ronaldo is the only player to score in three Champions League finals, and also holds records of 17 goals in a season (2013-14) and scoring in 11 successive appearances. – He netted five goals in all competitions for his first club Sporting Lisbon and 101 in three seasons with Juventus. His last goal of last season was his 800th in club football and his first of the new campaign will be his 100th for Al Nassr. – Ronaldo has won a record five UEFA Champions League titles, four with Real after winning his first with United in 2008. – He has won the Ballon d'Or, awarded to the world's best player, five times – a total exceeded only by Argentina star Messi's eight. Ronaldo was awarded a special award for outstanding career achievement at the 2021 FIFA Best Awards. – His 26 major honours also include seven domestic league titles, three in England with United and two each in Spain and Italy. With Portugal, he won Euro 2016 as well as two Nations League titles. – Ronaldo has won the European Golden Shoe on four occasions and was top scorer at Euro 2020. The 40-year-old's 938 career goals have come in 1,281 senior appearances, with Portugal age-group and Olympic games excluded.
South Wales Guardian
26-06-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Two-year deal gives Cristiano Ronaldo a chance to reach 1,000 career goals
Here, the PA news agency looks at the Portugal international and former Real Madrid and Manchester United star's record of 938 goals to date for club and country. – Ronaldo has the most goals in men's international football with 138. He passed Iran's Ali Daei's previous record of 108 in June 2021. – His 221 caps are also a record number, going past Bader Al Mutawa's 196 for Kuwait in March 2023. – Ronaldo, Lionel Messi (112) and Daei are the only men with a century of international goals, while Ronaldo alone has reached 200 caps. – Minnows Luxembourg are his favourite opponent, with 11 goals. – Ronaldo is Real Madrid's record goalscorer with 450, almost 100 clear of second-placed Karim Benzema (354). – He scored those goals in just 438 appearances, giving him a ratio better than a goal per game and an average of exactly 50 in each of his nine seasons. He scored 61 in all competitions in 2014-15 and just one fewer in 2011-12. – Another 145 goals came across his two spells with Manchester United, 118 in his first after joining from Sporting Lisbon in 2003 and 27 after returning in 2021. – Ronaldo's most prolific United season came in 2007-08, winning the Premier League Golden Boot with 31 goals and scoring 42 in all competitions. – He holds the records for most goals and appearances in the UEFA Champions League, 141 goals in 187 games. He, Messi and Robert Lewandowski are the only players with 100-plus goals in the competition. – Ronaldo is the only player to score in three Champions League finals, and also holds records of 17 goals in a season (2013-14) and scoring in 11 successive appearances. – He netted five goals in all competitions for his first club Sporting Lisbon and 101 in three seasons with Juventus. His last goal of last season was his 800th in club football and his first of the new campaign will be his 100th for Al Nassr. – Ronaldo has won a record five UEFA Champions League titles, four with Real after winning his first with United in 2008. – He has won the Ballon d'Or, awarded to the world's best player, five times – a total exceeded only by Argentina star Messi's eight. Ronaldo was awarded a special award for outstanding career achievement at the 2021 FIFA Best Awards. – His 26 major honours also include seven domestic league titles, three in England with United and two each in Spain and Italy. With Portugal, he won Euro 2016 as well as two Nations League titles. – Ronaldo has won the European Golden Shoe on four occasions and was top scorer at Euro 2020. The 40-year-old's 938 career goals have come in 1,281 senior appearances, with Portugal age-group and Olympic games excluded.
Leader Live
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Two-year deal gives Cristiano Ronaldo a chance to reach 1,000 career goals
Here, the PA news agency looks at the Portugal international and former Real Madrid and Manchester United star's record of 938 goals to date for club and country. – Ronaldo has the most goals in men's international football with 138. He passed Iran's Ali Daei's previous record of 108 in June 2021. – His 221 caps are also a record number, going past Bader Al Mutawa's 196 for Kuwait in March 2023. – Ronaldo, Lionel Messi (112) and Daei are the only men with a century of international goals, while Ronaldo alone has reached 200 caps. – Minnows Luxembourg are his favourite opponent, with 11 goals. – Ronaldo is Real Madrid's record goalscorer with 450, almost 100 clear of second-placed Karim Benzema (354). – He scored those goals in just 438 appearances, giving him a ratio better than a goal per game and an average of exactly 50 in each of his nine seasons. He scored 61 in all competitions in 2014-15 and just one fewer in 2011-12. – Another 145 goals came across his two spells with Manchester United, 118 in his first after joining from Sporting Lisbon in 2003 and 27 after returning in 2021. – Ronaldo's most prolific United season came in 2007-08, winning the Premier League Golden Boot with 31 goals and scoring 42 in all competitions. – He holds the records for most goals and appearances in the UEFA Champions League, 141 goals in 187 games. He, Messi and Robert Lewandowski are the only players with 100-plus goals in the competition. – Ronaldo is the only player to score in three Champions League finals, and also holds records of 17 goals in a season (2013-14) and scoring in 11 successive appearances. – He netted five goals in all competitions for his first club Sporting Lisbon and 101 in three seasons with Juventus. His last goal of last season was his 800th in club football and his first of the new campaign will be his 100th for Al Nassr. – Ronaldo has won a record five UEFA Champions League titles, four with Real after winning his first with United in 2008. – He has won the Ballon d'Or, awarded to the world's best player, five times – a total exceeded only by Argentina star Messi's eight. Ronaldo was awarded a special award for outstanding career achievement at the 2021 FIFA Best Awards. – His 26 major honours also include seven domestic league titles, three in England with United and two each in Spain and Italy. With Portugal, he won Euro 2016 as well as two Nations League titles. – Ronaldo has won the European Golden Shoe on four occasions and was top scorer at Euro 2020. The 40-year-old's 938 career goals have come in 1,281 senior appearances, with Portugal age-group and Olympic games excluded.
