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European football: Harry Kane hits hat-trick as Bayern Munich complete double

Harry Kane's Hat-Trick Powers Bayern Munich to DFB-Pokal Glory

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Harry Kane delivered a stunning performance in the DFB-Pokal final, scoring a hat-trick that led Bayern Munich to a commanding 3-0 victory over defending champions Stuttgart on Saturday. This win secured another domestic double for Bayern, showcasing Kane's prolific scoring ability.

The match unfolded against the backdrop of protests from both sets of fans against the German soccer federation (DFB) regarding proposed security measures. After halftime, fans displayed a giant DFB logo with a line through it and ignited pyrotechnics, filling the stadium with smoke.

Kane broke the deadlock in the 55th minute with a diving header from Michael Olise’s cross, igniting celebrations among Bayern supporters. He later struck the crossbar before sealing the victory in the 80th minute with a precise shot after being assisted by Luis Díaz. In stoppage time, Kane completed his hat-trick by converting a penalty following a handball by Angelo Stiller. Remarkably, Kane finished the season with 61 goals across all competitions.

In other notable matches, Inter Milan concluded their Serie A season with a thrilling 3-3 draw against Bologna, ensuring they remain 14 points clear at the top of the table. Andy Diouf scored the equalizer in the 87th minute, marking a significant moment in his debut season.

Meanwhile, Girona faced relegation from La Liga after a 1-1 draw with Elche, relegating them to the second division just two years after their impressive third-place finish. Barcelona, already crowned champions, ended their campaign with a 3-1 loss to Valencia.

In Madrid, Enrique Riquelme announced his candidacy for the presidency of Real Madrid, challenging Florentino Pérez for the first time in over two decades.

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