Harry Kane is not the kind of striker who misses penalties. The Bayern Munich sharpshooter had converted all 10 of his Bundesliga spot-kicks this season—until a dramatic 1-0 win over VfL Wolfsburg threw a wrench into that perfect record.

The drama unfolded in the 35th minute, when Michael Olise drew a foul from Konstantinos Koulierakis, earning Bayern a penalty. Kane, as reliable as ever from 12 yards, stepped up to the spot. But instead of the usual cool finish, something went terribly wrong: he sent the ball sailing over the crossbar.

At first, it looked like a rare lapse in concentration. But slow-motion replays told a different story. Kane’s left foot slipped just before striking the ball, throwing off his balance and sending the ball into the jubilant Wolfsburg crowd. And here’s where it gets interesting—footage from Sky cameras may have uncovered the culprit.

Enter Jeanuël Belocian, the Wolfsburg defender caught on camera trampling the penalty spot moments before Kane’s attempt. Was this a calculated act of gamesmanship? The video shows Belocian deliberately digging his studs into the turf right where Kane would plant his foot.

Now, here’s the twist: Kane slips, but the spot where Belocian tampers isn’t exactly where the England captain places his standing foot. So, is this a masterclass in the dark arts or just a coincidental slip? The devil’s in the details, and those details are still up for debate.

What’s your take? Did Belocian’s sneaky sabotage cost Kane his perfect record, or was it just an unlucky misstep? Either way, it’s a reminder that in football, the margins are razor-thin—and sometimes, the pitch itself can be an opponent.