Harry Kane overtakes Lionel Messi in stunning Champions League feat as he chases Cristiano Ronaldo streak

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Harry Kane has impressively overtaken Lionel Messi for Champions League goals scored over the age of 30 in fewer games.The striker netted twice in Bayern Munich’s entertaining 3-3 draw at Norwegian side Viking on Tuesday evening.Harry Kane fired scored twice for Bayern in a 3-3 draw against Viking and moved past Messi’s tally for Champions League goals after 30GettyKane has now surpassed Messi’s tally and is also chasing Cristiano Ronaldo’s recordTrailing 2-0 at the interval, Kane inspired Bayern to a comeback, scoring twice while playing a key role in his side’s third before they unfortunately conceded late on.Kane’s first came from the penalty spot in the 54th minute and the England captain only had to wait a further six minutes to grab his second of the evening.And it was that goal that took his tally to 36 goals in 40 games after the age of 30.Kane, now 33, has bolstered his account since arriving in Bavaria in 2023, so much so that he has now eclipsed Messi’s total.The Argentine netted 35 goals in 48 games beyond his 30th birthday.That shows the magnitude of Kane’s prowess in recent years while providing a ringing endorsement for his recent Ballon d’Or nomination.Kane’s double means he has now scored for nine successive games to equal Robert Lewandowski and Ruud van Nistelrooy‘s record.And now Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of 11 goals in succession is firmly in his sights ahead of the visit of Arsenal to the Allianz Arena next week, live on talkSPORT.Should get on the scoresheet against the Gunners, Kane’s opportunity to equal Ronaldo will come in the trip to Atletico Madrid next month.Kane’s season at a glanceThe striker is now up to eight goals for the season while registering four assists in his nine appearances.Kane is now eyeing Ronaldo’s record of 11 consecutive goals after scoring in his ninth straight European gameGettyKane kicked off the season in style with three goals and three assists in five first five Bundesliga outings.His brilliance has spilled onto the international scene with Kane having achieved his 125th cap for England, matching Peter Shilton‘s all-time national appearance record. He scored six times in England’s four matches during the recent international break, taking his tally to 91 goals for the Three Lions.Kane’s contract with Bayern expires next summer but negotiations are on going over a two-year extension.Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund said on Friday that he is ‘very positive’ about discussions with Kane who himself has expressed his desire to remain at the club.“There are always scenarios as long as it’s not signed,” Freund said. “There’s no new development.Kane’s goals fired Bayern to a league and cup double as he scored 61 times for the club last seasonGetty“The talks are going well. We’re very positive, everyone knows we’re determined to extend his contract and Harry feels very comfortable here.”Since his arrival from Tottenham, Kane has scored an incredible 156 goals in 154 appearances.He has scooped the Bundesliga Golden Boot in each of his three seasons, whilst firing Bayern to two Bundesliga titles.