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Álvarez UCL penalty drama could see law change
UEFA will discuss with FIFA and IFAB a potential rule change following the disallowed penalty in Atlético Madrid's Champions League defeat to Real Madrid, where Real Madrid advanced to face Arsenal in the quarterfinals. Julián Álvarez's spot kick was ruled out after VAR showed he had kicked the ball twice, leading to protests from Atlético and coach Diego Simeone challenging the decision. UEFA released footage showing minimal contact with the ball by Álvarez's standing leg,...
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