Harry Kane rebukes Michael Olise after his Champions League dismissal
While Bayern Munich celebrated Harry Kane's historic brace against Viking of Norway, Michael Olise's red card sparked controversy within the German side. The English striker, captain of the England national team, was quick to publicly criticize the young Frenchman, pointing out that his mistake had cost the team a chance at victory.
Coach's Reprimand
Vincent Kompany, Bayern's coach, also issued a strong reprimand to Olise in the media. At the Prime Video press conference, Kompany described the red card as “a massive stupidity” and recalled that the winger had already received a yellow card for throwing the ball at the head of Viking's captain, Zlatko Tripic. “Michael needs to control himself better. He knows it,” the coach said.
The incident occurred on the second matchday of the Champions League group stage, in the game that ended 3‑3. It was the French international’s first red card of his career.
Reaction of the English Captain
Harry Kane, who scored two goals in the same match, emphasized that the dismissal had “changed everything” and that Olise must take responsibility. “It was a mistake and he must learn from it. It’s a shame because we have important games ahead,” the England captain said.
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Kane added that the team “should have won, but when you make these mistakes, you get punished.” His words reflect Bayern’s frustration, which saw its dominance halted by Viking in a six‑goal match.
The EFE/EPA statement notes that Olise’s dismissal was followed by a wave of criticism within the German side, with the phrase “NORWAY OUT” used in international headlines to signal the Norwegian opponent’s elimination.
The incident was also spread through international football channels, where the importance of the young player learning from the situation to avoid repeating it in future commitments was highlighted.
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With the Champions League still underway, Bayern will look to reinforce its internal discipline while keeping its focus on the upcoming decisive matches.