handball

Why the controversial PSG penalty would not be given in England and the experts’ verdict

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Following an intervention by the video assistant referee, Szymon Marciniak awarded Paris St-Germain a penalty after Tino Livramento’s left elbow struck the ball – Getty Images/James Gill Newcastle United were denied one of the most famous victories in their European history against Paris St-Germain by a hugely controversial stoppage-time penalty that was branded ‘disgrace’ and … Read more

The Premier League must take the lead and change the rules on ‘soft’ penalties

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Harry Maguire (left) was awarded a penalty for handball in United’s defeat to FC Copenhagen this month – Getty Images/James Gill Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire has called on the Premier League to take a stand against ‘soft’ penalties and raise the threshold for awarding penalties. Maguire survived a criminal case against him … Read more