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Why the controversial PSG penalty was not awarded in England and the experts’ verdict

Following the intervention of the video assistant referee, Szymon Marciniak awarded a penalty to Paris St-Germain after Tino Livramento’s left elbow brushed the ball – Getty Images/James Gill Newcastle United were denied one of the most famous victories in European history against Paris St-Germain due to a highly controversial extra-time penalty described by pundits as… Read More »

Premier League must take the lead and change rules on ‘soft’ penalty decisions

Harry Maguire (left) was awarded a penalty for handball in United’s defeat to FC Copenhagen this month – Getty Images/James Gill Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire has called on the Premier League to take a stand against “soft” penalties and raise the penalty threshold for penalty shoot-outs. Maguire survived a penalty appeal when… Read More »