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Haven’t got a clip yet but just before the Haaland goal, out of interest would anyone be giving an IDFK to Man City for that overhead kick attempt from the Bournemouth defender? (Had there been no advantage etc etc)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cp3p91xed8go

I think he’s moved his body (and his arms) after the deflection towards the ball in order to control it, which is the first consideration of the law, so I think handball - happy for you to disagree (and the professionals obviously disagree too as the ref gave the decision here, but on the other...

Just seen it, you have to give this as handball. He hasn’t meant it (arm in a ‘natural position’), it’s accidental, but it has hit the arm and he has controlled the ball thanks to that touch and gained an unfair advantage so as people have already said, the game expects a handball - just give...

I think they’re (the pundits) right when they say there is no way the ball moves like that if it hits his hand - if it hits the hand in that position with no swing the ball stops and drops down, it doesn’t go 10-15 yards the other way

Look at the state of that - it looks comedic when it is slowed down!

To be fair I’ve just watched yesterdays decisions and both do not look like ‘obvious’ red cards on first viewing. But yes - I think it’s easier for them and helps them save face if they give a yellow that gets upgraded than give a red that’s downgraded.

I am sure this type of action has been a red card for at least the last 20 years? Any movement from the head forwards to the other player has been a red card and I am sure until yesterday this was universally seen to be a red? Even with less forward force people have been sent off with pundits...

Yea I’m not saying either way if he’s right or wrong, just letting people know why it’s taken on an extra layer of debate etc due to the context!

2 local teams for me so I’ll give you some context that has made this even more of a talking point and why everyone is so excited. Home side (the team who have the corner at the end) are 2nd in the league (needed to win, hence the keeper being up). The away side are 1st in the league, a win in...

Agree that it’s not that simple! And you’re right some players will move the ball at a free kick and other restarts, it’s just such an obvious pass in this situation it’s hard not to give it! Definitely needs guidance or something because we have already seen inconsistency with it!

It’s hard because I suppose until 5/6 years ago this wasn’t an issue as the ball would obviously have had to leave the area first. So it is a relatively new phenomenon that IFAB haven’t quite decided what should happen. By the letter of the law, I think it should be a penalty. ‘The ball is in...

Didn’t realise but also covered by the Referee Channel.

Very surprised this wasn’t given at the time or after a VAR review (if there was one). Best video I could find so apologies for the dramatic music etc. I00% penalty if I see that in one of my games.

That jewellery/ accessories amendment 😳 Does that mean as long as they’re covered players can now wear their Apple Watches or Garmins? Are chains allowed? Nose rings? Ear rings? Lip rings? (You get the picture) - what was wrong with just a nice and easy ‘no jewellery?’