Fans claim ‘English refs have struck again’ as Germany goal is controversially disallowed by Michael Oliver

GERMANY were controversially denied an early goal during their Euro 2024 round of 16 by English referee Michael Oliver.

Nico Schlotterbeck rose to head home Toni Kroos’ fourth minute corner, only for Oliver to blow up for a supposed foul by Joshua Kimmich.

APNico Schlotterbeck headed beyond Kasper Schmeichel[/caption]

Joshua Kimmich was adjudged to have fouled Alexander Skov Olsen

EPAMichael Oliver explains his decision to Ilkay Gundogan[/caption]

Schlotterbeck, 24, wheeled away in celebration, with pandemonium in the stands.

Oliver broke German hearts, however, by adjudging Kimmich to have fouled Alexander Skov Olsen away from the ball.

Many fans slated the decision, taking to social media to vent.

One fumed: “English refs ruining games as always.”

While a second moaned: “These English refs absolutely stink, this competition has made it very apparent to everyone else.”

A third posted: “England’s squad and the English refs seemingly having a competition to see who can stink up this tournament the most.”

Another added: “I see Michael Oliver is already trending less then 5 minutes into the game. The English refs never fail to disappoint, do they?”

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