Julian Alvarez’s ‘two-touch’ penalty and why football’s rules need a rethink
The controversial decision to disallow Alvarez's penalty could prompt a rethink of the laws - and quite right, too
The Controversy of Alvarez's Penalty: UEFA vs. IFAB and the Future of Football Regulations
The recent invalidation of Alvarez's penalty has not only stirred debate but has also illuminated the complexities surrounding football's rule-making authority. This article delves into the intricacies of the regulatory framework governing football and raises pressing questions about its adaptability to the evolving sport landscape.
UEFA to discuss with FIFA, IFAB rule that disallowed Alvarez penalty
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.
Champions League: UEFA Clears Air on Alvarez’s Disallowed Penalty, Set to Revisit Rule
UEFA has finally broken its silence on Julian Alvarez's penalty controversy during Atletico Madrid's shootout defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Champions League: UEFA releases statement on Alvarez’s controversial penalty against Real Madrid
UEFA have released an official statement, to address the controversial penalty decision, that went against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday night. The Champions League last-16 tie had to be decided via a penalty shoot-out,
Rare, disallowed penalty causes controversy as Real Madrid beats Atlético Madrid in Champions League last 16
There is almost always drama when local rivals Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid play each other, but Wednesday’s match in the ...
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 ...
'Best game of football' - Slot
Liverpool's Champions League journey might be over for this season, but the second leg of their last 16 tie against Paris St-Germain will still go down as "the best game of football I've been involved ...
‘Never a penalty in a million years’ fumes Mark Robins as Millwall beat Stoke
Stoke manager Mark Robins was fuming with the penalty decision that condemned his side to a last-gasp defeat against Millwall at The Den. A match that was largely devoid of quality had a dramatic ...
Julián Álvarez UCL penalty drama could spark law change
UEFA have said they'll "enter discussions with FIFA and IFAB" over a possible change to the rule which saw Julián Álvarez's penalty disallowed in Atlético Madrid's Champions League last defeat to Real ...
How Carlo Ancelotti Almost Left Antonio Rudiger Out of the Game-Winning Penalty
Antonio Rudiger scored the game-winning penalty kick in the shootout that allowed Real Madrid to advance past Atletico Madrid ...
Walk-on who drew sideline interference penalty no longer listed on Georgia football roster
The Georgia football walk-on who found the spotlight during the Sugar Bowl after a costly sideline penalty is not listed on ...
Lineker and Shearer Decry Disallowed Penalty Decision: A Call for Clarity in Football Rules
On March 15, during a live broadcast, football pundits Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer voiced their strong disagreement with the decision to disallow Julián Alvarez's penalty, calling it "absurd" and ...
‘The best game of football I have ever been inolved in’ – Arne Slot reacts to Liverpool’s Champions League defeat on penalties against PSG
Arne Slot has admitted Liverpool-PSG was “the best game of football” he has ever been involved in, despite the Reds crashing ...