Dutch football legends slam Euro 2024 semifinal referee, demand his blacklisting, here's the reason why

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England successfully cruised into the finals of the Euro Cup 2024 after defeating Netherlands 2-1, but the game's outcome ahs irked many Netherlands' legendary footballers, who have slammed the Euro Cup 2024 organizers as well as the match referee for awarding a controversial penalty to Harry Kane's England, which was the game-changer of the semifinals.

What happened in the England vs Netherlands game that created a controversy?

Xavi Simmons had delivered for Netherlands in the 7th minute and put them ahead in the Euro Cup 2024 semifinals. Everything was going well for the Dutch until, a controversial decision around Harry Kane's attempt at the goal awarded England a penalty. Citing a rule by UEFA regarding the intent to 'injure even without physical contact', a penalty was awarded to The Three Lions, after VAR requested the referee to take a review.
Interestingly, the referee, upon review, awarded the very penalty, which Harry Kane turned into an equalizer in the 18th minute. From thereon, England simply left no stones unturned and defended their position well. In the 90th minute, Ollie Watkins successfully managed to score a second goal for England and take the match away from the Dutch.

England vs Netherlands: Dutch veterans call for referee's blacklisting

Dutch veterans not only slammed the Euro 2024 referee, but also called out the England team's ability and competence. Among them was former Netherlands legend Pierre van Hooijdonk who called for referee Felix Zwayer to be blacklisted after this controversial