Why Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich will be banned from wearing home kit against Bayer Leverkusen
Harry Kane and co won’t be able to wear their home shirts in their all-German last-16 clash in the Champions League. Bayern Munich step back into European action for a Bundesliga clash against Xabi Alonso‘s side, coming off a hard-fought victory against Celtic, in the play-off round. UEFA regulations force Bayern Munich to wear away kits at homeGetty Strangely enough, Kane and his teammates have been forced to don their away kits while playing at the Allianz Arena. And Wednesday night will be no different, as UEFA has imposed a ban on the Bavarians from showcasing their iconic red home jerseys in this season’s premier club competition. The football governing body has deemed the dark numbers on Bayern’s home kit to lack sufficient contrast, violating visibility regulations for fans in the stands and watching on television. Consequently, Bayern must wear either their black or beige away kits for home Champions League matches. While modifications could be made to the home shirt, the club appears content to continue using their alternate strips. They face Leverkusen, with Bayer’s star player, German international Florian Wirtz, rumored to be Bayern’s top transfer target for the upcoming summer. Bayern powerbroker Uli Hoeness has only stoked the flames of speculation by expressing his desire to see the 21-year-old don the Bayern colors. In other transfer talk, Kane may be grappling with the bittersweet notion of bidding farewell to his good friend Eric Dier this summer, as Dier’s time at Bayern appears to be drawing to a close. Dier initially came on loan to the Bundesliga leaders from Tottenham in January 2024, and that move quickly became permanent. However, the 31-year-old has found himself starting just eight matches across all competitions this season, with his Bayern contract set to expire in June. UEFA have banned Bayern’s home kit this seasonGetty Kane and Dier have been at Bayern together for over a yearGetty Speaking last month via the Daily Mail, Kane revealed his desire for Dier to stay, saying: “Eric’s been great, he’s been waiting patiently. “Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-jae have been fantastic this season, so Eric’s just had to bide his time. “He’s come in the last couple of games and done well, and got two clean sheets, so yeah, of course I’d love Eric to stay. I guess that’s between him and the club. “I haven’t had any conversations with him, so we’ll have to see. He did well when he played. Eric and I get on very well. But we haven’t talked about his future. That’s a matter between him and the club.” Kane and Dier have made an impressive 390 appearances together across six different teams in their careers. They shared the pitch at Tottenham on 309 occasions, while also teaming up for England in 37 matches. Kane and Dier shared the pitch at Tottenham on 309 occasionsGetty Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen have already clashed three times this season, with both league encounters ending in draws, and Bayer securing a narrow 1-0 victory at the Allianz in the German Cup earlier this season.
Harry Kane and co won’t be able to wear their home shirts in their all-German last-16 clash in the Champions League.
Bayern Munich step back into European action for a Bundesliga clash against Xabi Alonso‘s side, coming off a hard-fought victory against Celtic, in the play-off round.
Strangely enough, Kane and his teammates have been forced to don their away kits while playing at the Allianz Arena.
And Wednesday night will be no different, as UEFA has imposed a ban on the Bavarians from showcasing their iconic red home jerseys in this season’s premier club competition.
The football governing body has deemed the dark numbers on Bayern’s home kit to lack sufficient contrast, violating visibility regulations for fans in the stands and watching on television.
Consequently, Bayern must wear either their black or beige away kits for home Champions League matches.
While modifications could be made to the home shirt, the club appears content to continue using their alternate strips.
They face Leverkusen, with Bayer’s star player, German international Florian Wirtz, rumored to be Bayern’s top transfer target for the upcoming summer.
Bayern powerbroker Uli Hoeness has only stoked the flames of speculation by expressing his desire to see the 21-year-old don the Bayern colors.
In other transfer talk, Kane may be grappling with the bittersweet notion of bidding farewell to his good friend Eric Dier this summer, as Dier’s time at Bayern appears to be drawing to a close.
Dier initially came on loan to the Bundesliga leaders from Tottenham in January 2024, and that move quickly became permanent.
However, the 31-year-old has found himself starting just eight matches across all competitions this season, with his Bayern contract set to expire in June.
Speaking last month via the Daily Mail, Kane revealed his desire for Dier to stay, saying: “Eric’s been great, he’s been waiting patiently.
“Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-jae have been fantastic this season, so Eric’s just had to bide his time.
“He’s come in the last couple of games and done well, and got two clean sheets, so yeah, of course I’d love Eric to stay. I guess that’s between him and the club.
“I haven’t had any conversations with him, so we’ll have to see. He did well when he played. Eric and I get on very well. But we haven’t talked about his future. That’s a matter between him and the club.”
Kane and Dier have made an impressive 390 appearances together across six different teams in their careers.
They shared the pitch at Tottenham on 309 occasions, while also teaming up for England in 37 matches.
Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen have already clashed three times this season, with both league encounters ending in draws, and Bayer securing a narrow 1-0 victory at the Allianz in the German Cup earlier this season.
