{
  "id": 9418815,
  "title": "Harry Kane considers NFL kicking alongside future MLS career",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/harry-kane-considers-nfl-kicking-alongside-future-mls-career",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T21:46:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/harry-kane-considers-nfl-kicking-alongside-future-mls-career/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Harry Kane, the England captain, has expressed his interest in exploring a potential career in the NFL as a kicker alongside his future aspirations in Major League Soccer (MLS). Speaking to reporters at England’s training camp, Kane indicated that he would give the NFL kicking position more serious consideration in the coming years, while maintaining his focus on his football career. The 33-year-old acknowledged that the NFL presented a more realistic avenue for him compared to pursuing professional golf. Kane also noted that his experience taking penalties in football could provide a foundation for transitioning to NFL place-kicking due to the similar pressure and technique required. He emphasized that he would approach the challenge seriously, dedicating six months to a year of practice before making a decision.",
  "summary": "England captain Harry Kane reveals he could combine a future career in Major League Soccer with his long-held ambition of becoming an NFL kicker. Read More: https://punchng.com/harry-kane-considers-nfl-kicking-alongside-future-mls-career/",
  "key_points": [
    "Harry Kane considers NFL kicking alongside MLS career.",
    "33-year-old England captain speaks to reporters.",
    "Kane's penalty-taking experience aids NFL transition."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "England soccer great Harry Kane muses on future double duty playing in both NFL and MLS",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/england-soccer-great-harry-kane-muses-on-future-double-duty-playing",
        "published": "2026-09-23T19:48:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Kane considers NFL kicking career after soccer",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/kane-considers-nfl-kicking-career-after-soccer",
        "published": "2026-09-23T20:43:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Harry Kane considers NFL kicking alongside future MLS career",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/harry-kane-considers-nfl-kicking-alongside-future-mls-career-9419512",
        "published": "2026-09-23T21:50:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}