Fans have slammed the decision to award England a penalty in their Euro 2024 semi-final tie agaisnt the Netherlands.
England had trailed earlier through a stunner from Xavi Simons, but were handed a controversial spot kick when Harry Kane hit the deck before the 20-minute mark.
The Bayern Munich forward had already skied his effort when he was clipped by Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries, who was booked for his role in the goal, which was awarded after a VAR check.
Referee Felix Zwayer had originally awarded the goal kick, but changed his mind after a check with the technology.
Former England defender-turned pundit Jamie Carragher led the criticism on social media, claiming that the challenge was 'never a penalty' despite his former side benefitting.
Another fan wrote on X, formerly Twitter: 'If that’s a penalty, Im done watching football.'
Another wrote: 'That’s not a penalty in my books. Too soft!'
A third, meanwhile, wrote: 'Not even a penalty. Anything to help Gareth keep his job.'
Kane nonetheless scored from the spot, slotting in his third goal of the tournament as he blasted past Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen.
Verburggen had tried to distract Kane in the lead up to the kick, but Kieran Trippier was on hand to separate the two players.
Jadabdknot
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what about Germany vs Spain game?🤣🤣
same stupid decisions
Yumikmnu
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It's was a 50-50 ball which each player is entitled to go for. All of them aimed at the ball, kane kicked the ball before kicking Dumfries foot. Now Dumfries didn't prevent Kane from kicking the ball so why should it be awarded as a penalty baffles me. Looking at it carefully you will see it was a harsh decision at this level if you ask me.
patdkru
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Chelsea vs Tottenham first leg in EPL last season that just finished, Tottenham play clear the ball in their box and went on to stepped on Chelsea player, penalty was given and also with red card
sahemrst
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this pundits are all insane
Lizbeimtyz
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All haters must keep the secret and forget about hating England 🏴 because we're going to lift this one In Sha Allah. by the way what about that Germany's penalty that was denied woefully?
amen
semainoryz
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If that happens outside of the box it’s a free kick all day long
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Shmonny
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If that happens outside of the box it’s a free kick all day long
duabnsty
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they said Copa America is corrupt then what about Europe 🤣🤣🤣🤣
jadacdint
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Kane is a disgrace as captain
na you tok pass🤣🤣
Lovebug2
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Don key
jadacdint
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All haters must keep the secret and forget about hating England 🏴 because we're going to lift this one In Sha Allah. by the way what about that Germany's penalty that was denied woefully?
cacbdiouy
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what about Germany vs Spain game?🤣🤣
TheGreat007
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This guy Shamey Chattygher talks too much he should ship up already 🤫🤫🤫🤫
Raakani
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It was a dangerous challenge and Dumb got fried
Voadikp
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No doubt is a penalty, absolutely right to award a penalty
from your heart, not a penalty
Voadikp
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Clearly a penalty
not a penalty, his foot touched after he had kicked, why on earth is that a penalty?Nooo
Rikbiklmu
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England players, specifically Jude Bellingham was criticized the referee choice days before the match started. The same tactics that Madrid used to intimide the referees. Spain is waiting for you lucky boys.
Voadikp
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not a penalty all
jhkr
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That was a penalty I don’t even support England
bt kane had kicked the ball first
jhkr
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A foul after kicking the ball for sure its not clear
BADDEVIL
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Why ?
he should be putting hat trick by now ..but what he is doing completely blocking the attack to move forward no goal yet only penalties
yeeceprtz
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Kane is a disgrace as captain
Why ?
vopabcdmz
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It was a foul.As long as foul inside the box will be a penalty Dumfries didn't touch the ball but kicked Kane's foot instead.
vopabcdmz
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No doubt is a penalty, absolutely right to award a penalty
vopabcdmz
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Clearly a penalty
nahablopsz
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That was a penalty I don’t even support England
Newackoruz
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Kane is a disgrace as captain