“I barely touched him” – Netherlands defender Denzel Dumfries break silence and deliver his verdict with a strong message on Harry Kane Penalty awarded in the Euro 2024 semifinals vs England

When Denzel Dumfries tried to block a Harry Kane shot, it led to a penalty for England. The Dutch defender took the blame, even though the call was controversial.

Although Denzel Dumfries says, “I barely touched him,” he is fully responsible for the controversial penalty that was given to England.

An official review by VAR showed that England should have been given a penalty in their semi-final match, which shocked the Dutch. When Dumfries tried to block a Harry Kane volley, the Bayern Munich player stayed down, which gave the officials time to look at the videos.

It looked like Kane’s foot hit Dumfries, who was trying to block the shot, but not many people thought it would be called a penalty at first. However, the official looked at the monitor and made the call, which let England tie the game.

The player for Inter Milan said he knew what was going to happen as soon as he saw the judge look again. It was his words, “I want to block the shot.” Not much touches him. This is definitely a VAR decision. On the sidelines, you know he can give it. I’m fully responsible.

It blocked Xavi Simons’ strong opening goal and evened the score. In the 90th minute, Ollie Watkins scored England’s winning goal. As the championship came to an end, the Netherlands were focused on the referee and the controversial call he made after the game.

“I don’t think it should have been a penalty,” Dutch manager Ronald Koeman said. The ball and his boots touched when he kicked it. We can’t play football the way it should be because of VAR. It really breaks football.”

Another loss for Virgil van Dijk on the international stage. The Liverpool player is having a hard time matching his club success with his country. In Dortmund, the possibility of a big tournament final was high, and the officials made him very angry.

“I don’t know what to say, I don’t know if I should say something about this,” the center-back said. The fact that the judge rushed in after the game and didn’t even have time to shake his hand says it all, in my opinion.

ITV commentator Gary Neville said that giving England a penalty was “an absolutely disgraceful decision.” Plus, “That was definitely not a punishment.” To block the shot, he just goes in right away. It doesn’t hurt me in any way.