England’s World Cup goalless performance against Ghana sparked outrage on and off the pitch after a Ghanaian midfielder allegedly cursed England captain Harry Kane and “took it off” after the game.Nana Kwaku Bonsam, a self-proclaimed spiritualist who previously claimed responsibility for the knee injury he suffered Cristiano Ronaldo Before the 2014 World Cup, he posted a video of Kane missing a chance in Boston.Bonsam said he has been trying to stop Kane from defeating Ghana but insisted he is not seriously injured.“I am the most powerful spirit in the world. Now, I am releasing Harry Kane so that, in his next game, he can score,” said Bonsam. “Harry I’m coming to visit you don’t be upset we’re friends.”Watch:Before the game, he said: “I’m working on Harry Kane. I’ve shown what I can do already, so I know what work I have to do to stop him. I’m very famous for my predictions.”The comments also prompted a response from impostor Uri Geller, who vowed to combat any negative energy directed at the England striker.While the story of the mysterious curse grabbed the headlines, England’s behavior was highly controversial. Former defender Micah Richards described the display as “Southgate’s job”, saying the team lacked energy and skill compared to their opening win in Croatia.Former England players Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Joe Cole, Gary Neville and Roy Keane all agreed that England had the chance to not lose after escaping a penalty and a potential red card for striker Jordan Pickford.Despite the criticism, many pundits encouraged calm, noting that England were well settled in the competition. Manager Thomas Tuchel and his team will now turn their attention to the final match against Panama.
