Julian Alvarez’s ‘two-touch’ penalty and why football’s rules need a rethink
Alvarez's penalty was disallowed by the VAR after the slightest double-touch as he slipped. Should it really have been disallowed?
UEFA responds to referee decision on Julian Alvarez's double-touch penalty, provides additional video
UEFA have announced they will "enter discussions" with FIFA and IFAB (International Football Association Board) after the controversial episode that decided the penalty shootout in the Champions League between Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Explained: UEFA to rethink penalty rule after Julian Alvarez controversy rocks Champions League
UEFA is set to review the penalty kick rule after Julian Alvarez’s controversial disallowed penalty in Atletico Madrid’s Champions League clash against Real Madrid. The debate over the unintentional double touch has sparked discussions on whether the rule needs revision.
UEFA to enter discussions with football authorities on penalty double touch rule
The talks come after a goal by Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez was controversially ruled out when he briefly touched the ball twice while taking his kick.
Julian Alvarez penalty decision could spark law change; UEFA to discuss with FIFA, IFAB
Alvarez thought he had scored from the spot during the penalty shootout in his side's Champions League last-16 defeat to Real Madrid.
Soccer-UEFA to discuss with FIFA, IFAB rule that disallowed Alvarez penalty
MADRID (Reuters) -UEFA said the correct decision was made to disallow Julian Alvarez's penalty in Atletico Madrid's Champions League loss to city rivals Real Madrid on Wednesday but European soccer's governing body would enter discussions to review the rule.
UEFA Wants to Review Double Touch Rule That Was Costly for Atletico in Champions League Shootout
UEFA says it will look into the possibility of reviewing the double touch rule that helped lead to Atletico Madrid’s loss in a penalty shootout against Real Madrid in the Champions League
Uefa to discuss penalty rules after Alvarez 'miss'
Uefa says it will enter discussions with football's lawmakers over rules around penalties after Julian Alvarez's spot kick was controversially disallowed in Atletico Madrid's Champions League exit.
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