England Fans Ridicule ‘Pathetic’ Cucurella Over Bizarre Effort to overturn Harry Kane’s Penalty Against Spain

November 15, 2026 sportnow SPAIN star Marc Cucurella might be relieved to have departed the Premier League after inciting criticism from England supporters.

The full-back, who transferred to Real Madrid from Chelsea earlier this year, delivered a disappointing performance while attempting to deceive the officials during the Nations League.

Harry Kane secured a penalty just before halftime after skillfully maneuvering around Pau Cubarsí, but VAR wanted to review two incidents leading up to it.

Cucurella first attempted to challenge Jude Bellingham and then went down dramatically after colliding with Elliot Anderson following the midfielder’s forward pass.

Both incidents were not fouls, and the officials correctly dismissed the appeals before Kane maintained his composure to put his team in the lead.

There was only one phrase on the minds of viewers watching on ITV.

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One viewer commented: “So pleased England had a referee today who wasn’t going to bend to ridiculous VAR checks. That was NEVER a foul on Cucurella.”

Another criticized: “This is just pathetic behavior from Cucurella.”

A further supporter remarked: “Cucurella attempts to take down Bellingham and then collapses after Anderson’s follow-through… disgraceful.”

An England fan exclaimed: “Harry Kane puts Cubarsi on skates and gets taken down. Penalty for England. Cucurella’s theatrics were a pathetic attempt to overturn it.”

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This evening’s matchup has been described as a Ballon d’Or rematch after Kane narrowly edged out Lamine Yamal for the award.

The teenage prodigy earned an early free-kick, which was met with some jests from the visiting supporters.

Chants of ‘Harry Kane, the best in the world’ and ‘where’s your Ballon d’Or’ echoed around the Wanda Metropolitano.

Prior to kickoff, Declan Rice predicted that Yamal would eventually clinch multiple Ballon d’Or awards.

He stated, “For me and for everyone in England, Harry rightfully earned the Ballon d’Or.”

“If you assess his season, his statistics, and the trophies he’s lifted. How he has performed in those matches—he didn’t just score, he also consistently delivered man of the match performances.”

“I understand how every Spanish player will argue for Lamine. He’s an extraordinary talent, among the world’s best, and will definitely win several Ballon d’Or awards.”

“But at this point, it was right for Harry to be recognized, and he truly earned it.”