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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Argentina’s Leandro Paredes branded ‘pathetic’ after reaction to Harry Kane incident

Argentina’s Leandro Paredes was branded “pathetic” by former England goalkeeper Joe Hart after appearing to try and get Harry Kane sent off for covering his mouth during the World Cup semi-final.

Midfielder Paredes spotted an opportunity to complain to referee Ismail Elfath after Kane briefly covered his mouth while talking to the United States official during what was a bruising first half in Atlanta littered with fouls.

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