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  "id": 9514644,
  "title": "Kane considers NFL kicking career after soccer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/kane-considers-nfl-kicking-career-after-soccer",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T07:32:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441019/kane-considers-nfl-kicking-career-after-soccer"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "England captain Harry Kane has said he is contemplating a future as an NFL kicker after his soccer career. The 33-year-old Bayern Munich striker expressed his interest in the possibility during a press conference at England's training camp. Kane mentioned that his penalty-taking experience in soccer could give him an advantage as an NFL kicker, as the pressure and technique are quite similar. He also suggested that a stint in Major League Soccer (MLS) could help him transition into the NFL, as there have been instances of soccer players making the switch to American football. However, Kane emphasized that any move to the United States is still several years away, as his immediate focus remains on soccer. He is currently in talks for a new contract with Bayern Munich, with an announcement expected soon.",
  "summary": "England captain Harry Kane said on Wednesday he is considering a future as an NFL kicker later in his career, with a possible spell in Major League Soccer potentially helping him make the transition. Kane had previously expressed his interest in pursuing careers in golf and American football. Now the 33-year-old is giving more serious thought to a future in the NFL, though he stressed any…",
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      {
        "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",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-23T21:46:40.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Harry Kane ponders possible dual role in MLS and NFL in future",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/harry-kane-ponders-possible-dual-role-in-mls-and-nfl-in-future",
        "published": "2026-09-24T02:15:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Kane considers NFL kicking career after football",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/kane-considers-nfl-kicking-career-after-football",
        "published": "2026-09-24T02:35:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "England captain Harry Kane hints at end of career change after NFL claim",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/england-captain-harry-kane-hints-at-end-of-career-change-after-nfl",
        "published": "2026-09-24T05:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Harry Kane eyes career as NFL kicker after football retirement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/harry-kane-eyes-career-as-nfl-kicker-after-football-retirement",
        "published": "2026-09-24T05:55:26.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
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