Footage has emerged from England’s tense World Cup semi-final against Argentina, and fans aren’t happy! During a heated first half, Harry Kane was caught having a quiet word with the referee while covering his mouth. Argentina’s Leandro Paredes wasn’t having any of it and demanded that Kane be sent off. Why the fuss? New FIFA rules can hand out a red card for that kind of move, but only if it’s directed at another player.
Pundits Joe Hart and Wayne Rooney, both ex-England stars, were left fuming at what they saw as a “pathetic” attempt by Paredes to get Kane penalised. Hart called out the antics, saying, “Harry’s just trying to have a private chat with the ref. Winning should be about scoring goals, not this nonsense,” while Rooney simply called it “ridiculous.”
Despite all the drama, the first half ended goalless. But don’t worry, England fans – young star Anthony Gordon came to the rescue, netting one just minutes into the second half. Let’s see if the team can bring it home against Spain in the final! 🏆⚽
What do you make of the incident? Are the rules too harsh or just part of the game? Share your thoughts! #ThreeLions #FIFAWorldCup2026 🦁