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  "id": 18283848,
  "title": "Ballon d'Or winner Kane extends contract with Bayern Munich",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/ballon-dor-winner-kane-extends-contract-with-bayern-munich-18283848",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T09:20:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/11/1571537/ballon-dor-winner-kane-extends-contract-bayern-munich"
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  "account": "Harry Kane expressed his contentment upon signing a two-year contract extension with Bayern Munich, extending his tenure until 2029. The 33-year-old captain, who joined the German champions from Tottenham in 2023, scored 156 goals in 161 games across all competitions. He praised the club, fans, and city of Munich, stating, \"I feel right at home at FC Bayern. I love the club, the fans and the city of Munich. We have a fantastic team and, in Vincent Kompany, a fantastic manager.\" Kane emphasized his pride in being part of the club and expressed gratitude to his family for their happiness in Munich. Despite never winning a trophy with Tottenham, Kane has achieved success with Bayern, including two Bundesliga titles and one German Cup. He became the first English player since 2001 to win the Ballon d'Or and the fastest player in German history to reach 100 Bundesliga goals. Bayern's sporting director commended Kane as a player and person, highlighting the club's benefit from his qualities. Kane's decision to stay with Bayern was made after negotiations for the extension lasted since August, with the contract length being the main point of discussion.",
  "summary": "MUNICH: Harry Kane said he felt \"right at home\" after he signed a two-year extension at Bayern Munich, keeping the Ballon d'Or winner at the club until 2029, the German champions announced on Thursday.",
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Harry Kane extends deal at Bayern Munich until 2029",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/harry-kane-extends-deal-at-bayern-munich-until-2029",
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        "title": "Harry Kane signs new Bayern Munich contract until 2029",
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        "published": "2026-11-05T09:24:52.000Z"
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        "title": "Ballon d’Or winner Kane extends contract with Bayern Munich",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/ballon-dor-winner-kane-extends-contract-with-bayern-munich",
        "published": "2026-11-05T09:37:28.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Harry Kane Extends Bayern Munich Contract Until 2029 Days After Ballon d'Or Triumph, Rules Out Premier League Return",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/harry-kane-extends-bayern-munich-contract-until-2029-days-after",
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