'Isn't that cheating on your handball?' Bukayo Saka's hand is right→ Harry Kane's penalty kick controversy is raging

Jul 11, 2024

'Isn't that cheating on your handball?' Bukayo Saka's hand is right→ Harry Kane's penalty kick controversy is raging
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'Isn't that cheating on your handball?' Bukayo Saka's hand is right→ Harry Kane's penalty kick controversy is raging
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This time, there was even a controversy over handball fouls.

British media Express reported on the 11th (Korea time) 'During the match between England and the Netherlands, allegations were raised that the ball touched Bukayo Saka's hand'

The English national soccer team, led by head coach Gareth Southgate, came from behind to win 2-1 in the Euro 2024 final against the Netherlands at BVB Stadion Dortmund in Dortmund, Germany on the 11th. Let's go to the final. The last opponent is Spain.

England try to win their first ever Euros. England have played in the finals for 11 consecutive times since the 1968 Italian Games, when they first played in the finals. However, his best performance was runner-up at Euro 2020. England lost to Italy in the previous tournament and finished second.

'Isn't that cheating on your handball?' Bukayo Saka's hand is right→ Harry Kane's penalty kick controversy is raging
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There is something controversial. It was the process of Harry Kane winning a penalty in the 18th minute of the first half. Another British media outlet, Daily Star, wrote 'Kane won the luckiest penalty ever. Kane was credited with being fouled by Denzel Dumfries. But the situation that actually happened was different. Kane kicked Dumfries in the foot as he tried to shoot. There was no expectation that a penalty would be awarded. But a penalty was awarded, and Kane scored skillfully.

The situation is getting worse. The Express said 'Kane's penalty scene is already controversial. However, some eagle-eyed fans believe that just before Dumfries' foul, the Netherlands had a chance to win a free kick. Earlier, the Dutch defense blocked Saka's shot. This ball fell into Saka's hands and flowed to Kane. Some viewers are angry that VAR has missed an important part. However, some fans claim it may look like that because of the angle of the camera'

Meanwhile, after the match, Virgil van Dijk of the Netherlands said "I don't know what to say. The referee went in pretty quickly after the game. There was no time to wave. Of course, the game is over. But it is difficult for me to accept this. We had a big dream. I felt like I could achieve it as a team, but unfortunately that didn't happen. They keep changing what can have a big impact, small changes. I want the referee to come and explain it himself."



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