UEFA statement on Álvarez Penalty: the player made contact with the ball before he kicked him
UEFA declaration for Julián Álvarez Penalty.
“Atlético de Madrid informed UEFA about the incident, which led to the disconnection of the kick of the penalty brand taken by Julán Alvarez at the end of the UEFA Champions League match against Real Madrid”.
“Although at least, the player made contact with the ball with the help of his standing foot before he kicks him, as shown in the attached video clip. According to the current rule (laws of the game, law 14.1), the VAR had to call the referee to be rejected the goal. “
“UEFA will discuss FIFA and IFAB to determine whether the rule should be revised in cases where a double touch is clearly unintentionally”.
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