Kai Havertz's "pathetic" dive leaves Chelsea's rival fans calling for Olympic gold medal
dailystar.co.ukFootball fans joked Chelsea star Kai Havertz should have received an Olympic gold medal for his "pathetic" dive against Crystal Palace.
Havertz attempted to con referee Anthony Taylor into awarding a penalty towards the end of the first half, tumbling to the deck after Palace defender Marc Guehi's outstretched leg appeared to send him over.
But Taylor wasn't fooled.The experienced official immediately awarded a free-kick to Palace and agreed with Guehi's calls to book the Blues forward, showing the German a yellow card.
Taylor might have dealt with the incident in double quick fashion on the pitch, but the fallout continued on social media as rival fans laid into Havertz.One disgruntled supporter wrote: "Havertz should be sent off for cheating.
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