Harry Kane Penalty Decision Sparks Controversy in England vs DR Congo World Cup Match
In a World Cup round of 32 match between England and DR Congo, Harry Kane fell in the penalty area under challenge from goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi. The referee and VAR ruled no penalty, sparking widespread debate. Pundits like Michael Owen called it a disgrace, while Wayne Rooney argued Kane dived. Experts cited referee positioning and Kane's movement as factors, with the incident raising questions about VAR consistency and goalkeeper contact interpretation.
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Former Premier League Referee: VAR Error in England vs. DR Congo Penalty Incident
Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey criticized the VAR decision in the World Cup Round of 32 match between England and DR Congo, calling it a 'clear error.' During the match, England captain Harry Kane went down after contact with DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi in the penalty area while chasing a through ball. Referee Adham Makhadmeh did not award a penalty and indicated Kane may have dived, but did not show a yellow card. VAR reviewed the incident but did not recommend an on-field review. Halsey argued that Mpasi clearly kicked Kane, and the referee should have awarded a penalty. He questioned why, if the referee believed Kane dived, he did not issue a yellow card. Halsey expressed surprise that VAR did not intervene, stating the contact was clear and obvious.
虎扑 - 足球Controversial Harry Kane incident: Referee calls dive instead of penalty against DR Congo
Just before halftime in a football match, England striker Harry Kane was involved in a controversial moment. He was denied a penalty after going down in the box; instead, the referee judged he had dived and awarded a free kick to DR Congo. The incident, which has sparked debate, is available for viewing via a video link provided by the source. The call impacted the flow of the game and raised questions about officiating decisions in high-stakes matches. Kicker Football reports the scene as a key talking point.
kicker Fußball NewsShould England have had a penalty for the challenge on Harry Kane?
The article analyzes a controversial penalty decision during England's World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo. England captain Harry Kane went down in the box after contact with goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi, but referee Adham Makhadmeh waved away appeals and gestured that Kane had dived, without issuing a yellow card. VAR upheld the on-field decision. Pundits were divided: former assistant referee Darren Cann and ex-England keeper Joe Hart believed it was a penalty, while Wayne Rooney argued Kane 'tripped himself' and dived into the goalkeeper. Micah Richards and Steph Houghton also supported a penalty. Kane later scored twice in the second half to help England win. The debate highlights the subjectivity of penalty decisions and VAR's role in such calls.
BBC SportShearer: Kane's Fall May Be Exaggerated, But Contact in Box Is Forward's Right
During a World Cup round of 32 match, England trailed Congo (DRC) 0-1 at halftime. A major controversy occurred in first-half stoppage time when England striker Harry Kane entered the penalty area, made contact with Congo goalkeeper M'Pasi, and fell. England players appealed for a penalty, but referee Adham Mahadme did not award one, and VAR upheld the decision. BBC Sport commentator and former England striker Alan Shearer stated there was clear contact and that it should have been a penalty, acknowledging Kane may have exaggerated but asserting that forwards have the right to initiate contact and go down in the box. The match was ongoing at the time of reporting.
虎扑 - 足球Former Premier League assistant referee: Kane should have had a penalty after contact with goalkeeper
During an international football match where England trailed 0-1 to the Democratic Republic of Congo on July 1, England captain Harry Kane went down in the penalty area after contact with goalkeeper Mpasi. Former Premier League assistant referee Darren Cann stated that the decision was very difficult, but he personally believed a penalty should have been awarded. Cann noted that among four referees reviewing the incident, two thought it was a penalty and two thought it wasn't, meaning it wasn't a clear and obvious error. He observed that Kane's ankle was slightly touched, and from the referee's angle it appeared Kane put his feet together and stumbled. However, from a rear angle the contact didn't look like an obvious penalty, creating debate. The match and decision have drawn attention due to the controversy over the contact.
虎扑 - 足球VAR Analysis: Kane Tripped Before Goalkeeper Contact, No Penalty Decision Upheld
In the World Cup Round of 16 match between England and DR Congo on July 1, a controversial incident occurred in the 43rd minute. England striker Harry Kane went down after contact with DR Congo goalkeeper Mpasi inside the penalty area, but the referee did not award a penalty. After a VAR review, the decision was not overturned. The analysis account Archivo VAR stated the decision was correct, explaining that Kane first tripped over the turf, lost his balance, and then made contact with the goalkeeper. After feeling the contact, Kane deliberately went to the ground. Archivo VAR believes the Jordanian referee made the correct judgment. The article includes community replies supporting the referee's decision.
虎扑 - 足球Rooney: Kane Threw Himself at Goalkeeper, Incident Might Not Be a Penalty
In a World Cup round of 32 match between England and DR Congo on July 1st, during the 43rd minute, England striker Harry Kane fell in the penalty area. The referee did not award a penalty, and after a VAR review, the decision was upheld. Commenting on the incident, former England striker and BBC One pundit Wayne Rooney stated that Kane appeared to trip himself and then deliberately moved towards the goalkeeper, suggesting it may not have been a penalty. The match was ongoing at the time of the report.
虎扑 - 足球Harry Kane Penalty Controversy Stuns Bayern Star in World Cup Match
During a World Cup round of 32 match between England and the Democratic Republic of Congo, a major controversial incident involving Bayern Munich star Harry Kane occurred just before halftime. Kane was played through into the penalty area, pushed the ball past goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi, and went to the ground after slight contact from the goalkeeper. The referee, Makhadmeh, waved play on, ruling Kane had dived, much to the striker's disbelief. The VAR upheld the on-field decision. ARD referee expert Lutz Wagner stated that while contact was clear and a penalty could have been justified, the referee's positioning and assumption that Kane jumped beforehand made the call acceptable. TV expert Bastian Schweinsteiger commented that Kane 'wanted the penalty too much' and could have fallen more cleverly to earn the spot kick. The incident sparked widespread debate.
BILD - SportOwen: If That's Not a Penalty for Kane, Then I Don't Know What Is
In a World Cup Round of 16 match between England and DR Congo, England striker Harry Kane went down in the penalty area in the 43rd minute. The referee did not award a penalty, and a VAR review upheld the decision. England legend Michael Owen expressed outrage on social media, calling the non-call a 'disgrace' and questioning what constitutes a penalty. The article also includes fan reactions, with one comment comparing the situation to a similar incident involving a German legend the previous day, and another suggesting that England does not receive the same treatment as Argentina. The match and the controversial decision have sparked debate among fans and pundits.
虎扑 - 足球England denied penalty after Harry Kane 'dive' vs DR Congo as VAR backs referee
During a World Cup round of 32 match between England and DR Congo, England striker Harry Kane appeared to be fouled inside the penalty area by DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi. Referee Adham Makhadmeh judged Kane had dived and awarded a free kick to DR Congo. A quick VAR review upheld the referee's decision, denying England a penalty. BBC pundits, including Alan Shearer, Paul Robinson, Micah Richards, and Joe Hart, strongly disagreed, arguing there was clear contact and that England should have been awarded a spot kick. The incident sparked debate over VAR's consistency and the interpretation of goalkeeper contact.
Mirror - FootballControversial Penalty Decision: Kane Goes Down in the Box, Referee and VAR Let Play Continue
During the 43rd minute of the World Cup Round of 16 match between England and DR Congo, England striker Harry Kane fell in the penalty area after an apparent challenge. The referee did not award a penalty and VAR chose not to overturn the decision, sparking controversy. Hupu users debated whether it was a clear penalty or a dive. The article reports the incident and captures the immediate fan reaction.
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