Harry Kane (32, Bayern Munich), who broke the championship jinx, wished for his former team Tottenham's victory.
With Bayern Munich's championship, Kane finally lifted a trophy. On the 5th, Bayern Munich secured the 2024-2025 Bundesliga championship, marking the first league title of his career.
After playing a home match in the 33rd round of the Bundesliga against Borussia Mönchengladbach at the Allianz Arena in Munich on the 11th, Kane participated in the victory ceremony with teammates, including Kim Min-jae (29).
Kane finally ended the trophyless streak that had continued since his Tottenham days. After leaving Tottenham in the summer of 2023, Kane enjoyed his first team championship by lifting the "Meisterschale" for the first time in his 15-year football career.
Kane expressed his affection for Tottenham during the celebration of the Bundesliga title. Tottenham aims for their first victory since the League Cup in 2008 against Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League final on the 22nd.
Tottenham has the opportunity to collect trophies for the first time in 17 years. The last time Tottenham won a European competition was 41 years ago, in 1984, when they won the UEFA Cup.
This is also the first championship opportunity for Kane's "close friend" Son Heung-min (33). Son Heung-min has not experienced team championships since debuting on the professional stage in 2010. Like Kane, he is on the verge of his first trophy in 15 years of playing.
Kane noted, "It's true that this season has been tough for Tottenham," adding, "But reaching the Europa League final is a tremendous achievement. They deserve praise for overcoming such teams, and I will definitely watch that match. I sincerely hope Tottenham wins."
Kane continued, "This month could be a good one for many Tottenham fans," stating, "Many fans have sent me congratulations, and they celebrated my victory. Of course, I believe we will all be happy if we see Tottenham lifting the trophy."
Kane said of his first championship, "It really has taken a long time. This is my first league victory in my career, and it's an important moment for the club. I want to enjoy this moment to the fullest," adding, "I thought we needed to win and achieve good results to enjoy it fully, and thankfully, that has happened."
He added, "It felt really special to actually hold the trophy in my hands," stating, "These upcoming weeks will be truly happy. It feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Now I can genuinely enjoy this moment."
Kane said, "This is much more joyful than individual awards. Honestly, one thing that has been lacking in my career has been team championships. I have had many individual awards, and I have narrowly missed team championships a few times, but there has always been something missing. That's why this victory is even more special."
Kane emphasized, "Even without winning, there have been many wonderful moments in my career. There have been many tough times and frustrations, but I have always had to show patience and resilience. This victory doesn’t change me," but he added, "I will continue to challenge my limits and see how much better I can become."
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