Bayern\u2019s 3-0 win over Mainz<\/a> on Saturday for holding onto the ball after he was penalized for a foul. It was his fifth yellow card of the season, triggering an automatic suspension for the next game.<\/p>\nAdvertisement<\/p>\n
Kane reportedly criticized \u201ca crazy, crazy decision\u201d by referee Bastian Dankert in the mixed zone after the match.<\/p>\n
But Marco Fritz, who evaluates referees\u2019 performances for the federation, said Sunday the booking was technically correct.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe yellow card is 100% covered by the rules,\u201d Fritz told broadcaster Sport1. \u201cA referee has to assess the match of that day,\u201d he added, saying it shouldn\u2019t matter if it\u2019s the player\u2019s fifth or 10th yellow card of the season.<\/p>\n
A win in Leipzig would clinch the title for Bayern. The Bavarian powerhouse leads defending champion Bayer Leverkusen by eight points with three rounds remaining.<\/p>\n
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The 31-year-old Kane, who is yet to celebrate a major title after a career of runner-up medals and individual awards, looks set to win his first while watching from the stands.<\/p>\n
However, if Bayern fails to win in Leipzig and Leverkusen wins at Freiburg the next day, Kane will get another chance to contribute directly when Bayern hosts Borussia M\u00f6nchengladbach in the penultimate round.<\/p>\n
The England forward has a league-leading 24 goals so far this season.<\/p>\n
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