QtrendsEngland trail DR Congo after controversial penalty call
England are losing 1-0 to DR Congo at halftime in their World Cup round-of-32 match. Harry Kane was controversially denied a penalty, sparking debate among fans and pundits. The match remains live with England searching for an equalizer. The result could mark an early exit for the Three Lions if they fail to recover.
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Kane controversially denied penalty as England trail DR Congo
(The Independent)
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