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LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 29: Eddie Hearn, boxing promoter speaks to the media during the Vasiliy Lomachenko and Luke Campbell press conference in the lead up to there WBC, WBA, WBO and Ring Magazine Lightweight World Title Fight at the Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel on August 29, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 29: Eddie Hearn, boxing promoter speaks to the media during the Vasiliy Lomachenko and Luke Campbell press conference in the lead up to there WBC, WBA, WBO and Ring Magazine Lightweight World Title Fight at the Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel on August 29, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)
After Harry Kane failed to score the final equalizer in the 83rd minute, England lost the quarter-final match against France and embraced a World Cup exit. Kane, who put England back in the game in the 53rd minute with a penalty, missed his second to devastate himself and the British fans eagerly watching.
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Among others, Eddie Hearn watched the match ringside rooting for his beloved team. Hearn expressed utmost excitement as Kane approached the second penalty. Like every other British fan, Hearn expected England to win. Undoubtedly, England had a praiseworthy tournament in Qatar.
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Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 – Quarter Final – England v France – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar – December 10, 2022 England’s Harry Kane looks dejected after missing from the penalty spot as France’s Jules Kounde celebrates REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
However, contrary to Hearn’s expectations, revealing yet another plot twist, Kane missed it. A brief clip is making a round on the internet that shows Eddie Hearn expressing disappointment as Kane misses the second penalty.
Eddie Hearn reacts to Harry Kane missing penalty
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The British promoter expressed utmost joy as England received yet another penalty. Hearn had almost expected a final equalizer as Kane approached the ball for the second time. In fact, the chairman of Matchroom Sport was clapping. However, with all the pressure and the world watching, Kane missed it.
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Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 – Group B – England v Iran – Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar – November 21, 2022 General view as England’s Harry Kane wears a OneLove armband before the match REUTERS/Hannah Mckay
As soon as Harry Kane missed the penalty, Eddie Hearn covered his face and grabbed a seat. Hearn could not believe his eyes. The sight of England losing the match pained him. Hearn, who had earlier thought Kane wouldn’t ever make it, rested his faith on the Tottenham star for the time being.
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What is your reaction to Harry Kane missing the second penalty? What do you think caused Kane to miss it? In addition, how do you react to Eddie Hearn’s disappointment ringside? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
