Augsburg's Brilliant Troll: Harry Kane Memed after Bayern Munich Loss
Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to 13th-place Augsburg, their first league loss of the season. Augsburg did not hold back, trolling Bayern and star striker Harry Kane with a viral meme after the match.
Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to 13th-place Augsburg, their first league loss of the season and there was a spiteful sting in tail from their opponents, who took to social media to crow about their stunning victory. The victory narrowed Bayern’s lead at the top of the table as Harry Kane drew a rare blank, but was also in Augsburg media department’s targets. The post, which quickly went viral, was a brutal and brilliant troll aimed directly at Bayern's star striker, Kane. It featured an image of a fake text message exchange. One message read: "what time are you coming?". The implication was simple: Harry Kane had 'not shown up' for the match. The meme played on a popular cultural reference and, in just a few words, encapsulated the striker's frustrating night at the Allianz Arena where he failed to score despite taking five shots. The post, predictably, erupted in a mixture of laughter and commiseration for the England captain.The meme landed perfectly because it was a rare mis-step in what has otherwise been a magnificent season for Kane. The striker's in sensational form, silencing any early doubters following his move from Tottenham. He has already netted an incredible 21 goals in just 18 Bundesliga games, in all competitions that tally stands at 34. His performances have made him the fastest player in Bundesliga history to reach 100 goal contributions (goals and assists combined) in record time. And he is out in front for the European Golden Shoe, ahead of top competitors like Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe. The meme resonated widely across social media due to the cruelly persistent narrative of Kane's "trophy curse." He left Tottenham in pursuit of silverware, but his first season at Bayern in 2023/24 season ended without a major trophy. The team suffered an embarrassing German Cup exit to third-tier FC Saarbrucken and narrowly missed out on the league title for the first time in years. Rival fans, particularly those from Arsenal, gleefully jumped on his setbacks. The "not showing up" meme was the perfect ammunition, a simple, witty jab that suggested Kane had a tendency to be absent when his team needed him most. Kane was joined on TV last week by former Spurs team-mate Toby Alderweireld, who joked about his reputation as being a "one-season wonder". The pair spent six years together in north London between 2015 and 2021. Kane said: "How are you, Toby? We haven't spoken in a while, but I hope you and your family are doing well. Let's see each other soon." Alderweireld replied: "We've shared so many wonderful moments together. When I hear my former Tottenham team-mate, it's always special. In the 2014-15 season, when I was still playing for Southampton for a year, Kane was called a 'one-season wonder'. From then on, he's scored at least 30 penalties every season! He's a fantastic person, but also a true winner. After every training session, he'd take at least 15 penalties. From now on, that'll be 16, right? Because he missed one!"Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reportingVincent Kompany's side must quickly refocus. Their next fixture is a Champions League league-phase clash away at PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday, looking to secure top-eight placement. They then return to league action with a trip to face Hamburger on Saturday, aiming to maintain their healthy lead at the top of the table.
Augsburg Trolls Bayern and Harry Kane
After Augsburg handed Bayern Munich their first Bundesliga loss of the season, the club's media department took to social media to troll both Bayern and star striker Harry Kane. The meme, featuring a fake text message exchange implying that Kane had 'not shown up' for the match, went viral and encapsulated the frustration of Kane's blank night at the Allianz Arena.
Kane's Sensational Season Despite Meme Misstep
Despite the 'not showing up' meme, Harry Kane has been in sensational form this season. With 34 goal contributions in all competitions, he's the fastest player in Bundesliga history to reach 100 goal contributions. Leading the race for the European Golden Shoe, Kane has silenced early doubters and cemented his place as a top performer.
Persistent Trophy Curse Narrative
The 'not showing up' meme highlighted the persistent 'trophy curse' narrative surrounding Harry Kane's career. Despite his individual success, Kane's move to Bayern in the 2023/24 season did not deliver immediate silverware. The meme played on this narrative and added fuel to rival fans' taunts about his lack of major trophies.
Banter with Alderweireld and Focus on Champions League
In a recent TV appearance alongside former Spurs team-mate Toby Alderweireld, Kane engaged in banter regarding his 'one-season wonder' reputation. Looking ahead, Bayern must quickly refocus for their upcoming Champions League clash with PSV Eindhoven followed by a crucial league fixture against Hamburger.







