Harry Kane succeeds where Cristiano Ronaldo failed in earning love & respect – but ‘sweet spot’ found at Bayern Munich when it comes to criticism of 80-goal striker

Harry Kane is considered to have succeeded at Bayern Munich where Cristiano Ronaldo failed at Real Madrid, with love and respect being earned.

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The exploits of Portuguese superstar Ronaldo at Santiago Bernabeu mean that he will forever be lauded as a Blancos legend – with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner becoming Madrid's all-time leading scorer.

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It is, however, being suggested that he was never truly taken to the hearts of Madridistas. In contrast, England captain Kane won over supporters in Germany from the moment that he arrived at the Allianz Arena from Tottenham in 2023.

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Kane has registered 80 goals and 24 assists for Bayern through 89 appearances. He is closing in on back-to-back Golden Boots and the Bundesliga title – which will bring his much–publicised trophy drought to a close.

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European football journalist Andy Brassell has told of Kane’s exploits in Bavaria: “We've talked about this before, haven't we? In terms of Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid, someone who was respected more than he was loved even though he [recorded] a goal a game for nine seasons. And obviously [Robert] Lewandowski's goal record is enviable, uncatchable, unmatchable – all of those things.

“This is the guy who in 2021 broke Gerd Muller's [39-year record for scoring 40 in a season] that no one was ever going to break. [The record] funnily enough was what Kane threatened to break in his first season before he picked up a little injury. But that's a different story."