Harry Kane swung his elbow at Gabriel but was not booked, making Arsenal fans angry in the recent Champions League quarter-final first leg.
The former Tottenham star escaped a red card after elbowing Arsenal defender Gabriel. Harry Kane was given a yellow card as a warning by the referee. However, ‘Gunners’ fans felt that the striker should have received a straight red card.
Watch Clip: The situation where Harry Kane elbowed Gabriel without receiving a red card made Arsenal fans angry
After the match, a series of Arsenal fans showed their frustration by simultaneously criticizing and cursing the Bayern star through posts and comments on X.
One fan commented: “Every Arsenal fan knows that Harry Kane is that kind of player. He looked and elbowed Gabriel. A despicable player trying to hurt defenders.”
Another account on X was upset: “That must have been a red card for Kane when he elbowed Gabriel.”
Meanwhile, an Arsenal fan had heavy criticism for the English star: “Kane had a deliberate elbow. Even though he did not receive a red card, that was the kind of scum action that Kane did in his career.”
Besides, CSB’s sports reporter didn’t seem too surprised by the incident when he wrote on X: “Harry Kane is that type of player.” And Marca’s reporter felt the Bayern star was lucky to escape that tag, posting: “Kane was lucky there.”
Harry Kane was heavily criticized for playing badly (Photo: Getty)
In the last match, Harry Kane contributed a goal from the penalty spot, helping Bayern hold Arsenal to a draw at home. The return match between the two teams will take place at Allianz Arena on April 18.
