Ex-Bayern star dazzles in Canada: Müller sends message to Harry Kane | OneFootball

Thomas Müller made a sporting statement on his 36th birthday. In the Vancouver Whitecaps’ 7-0 victory over Philadelphia Union, the 2014 World Cup winner scored a hat-trick—his first in over seven years. With this brilliant performance, he not only led the Canadians to their biggest win in MLS history, but also made a spectacular return to the big football stage.

In front of more than 22,000 spectators at BC Place Stadium, Müller first converted two penalties (30th, 45+1 minutes) and then, in the 88th minute, sealed the 7-0 with a header. It was his seventh career hat-trick as a professional—the last time he achieved this feat was in April 2018, during Bayern Munich’s 6-2 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the DFB-Pokal semi-final.

The Whitecaps celebrated their star newcomer on social media with the title “Hattrick Hero.” His former club Bayern Munich also publicly congratulated him with a tongue-in-cheek social media post, depicting Müller as a magician with a top hat and magic wand.

Greetings to Harry Kane

Müller himself provided an extra dose of entertainment after the match. Holding the signed match ball in his hand, he addressed his former Bayern strike partner Harry Kane directly in an Instagram video: “Many greetings to my former teammates at Bayern Munich, and especially to Harry Kane. Harry, now I know how it feels to hold a hat-trick ball in your hand.”

The little jab at the English striker, who regularly scores hat-tricks himself in Munich, was very well received by the fans.

New momentum for Vancouver

Since Müller’s arrival in the summer, Vancouver has remained unbeaten. In the first three games with the veteran, the Whitecaps have collected two wins and a draw, with Müller already scoring four times. With this latest emphatic victory, the team climbed to third place in the Western Conference and can look forward to a strong season.

For Müller himself, the evening was the perfect birthday present: “What a great evening, a big win against Philadelphia. My thanks go to my teammates—they set me up brilliantly so I could score a hat-trick. I am very happy.”

The message is clear: Even after the end of his long Bayern career, Thomas Müller remains a guarantee for magical football moments.

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