Schweinsteiger’s ski reference stokes Kane penalty row
England’s World Cup hopes hinge on a denied penalty as Schweinsteiger drags a skier into the debate over refereeing standards.
Harry Kane’s penalty appeal was waved away in England’s World Cup Round of 16 loss to DR Congo, igniting a firestorm over officiating and the physicality of African opponents. The decisive moment arrived in the 67th minute at San Siro, Milan, when Kane went down under a challenge from DR Congo defender Chancel Mbemba. Replays showed Mbemba’s left leg making contact with Kane’s trailing right leg, a scenario that typically draws a foul in top-flight football.
