UEFA takes notice: calls to change the rule that caused a scandal in the Champions League

2025-03-13 22:12 © „Reuters“

After the UEFA Champions League round of 16 matches between the clubs "Atletico" and "Real", passions were running high both on the field and online.

Football fans and experts clashed over a scandalous incident involving the taking of a penalty kick.

The accurate strike by Madrid's "Atletico" forward Julian Alvarez was disallowed because referees, with the help of VAR, spotted an illegal action by the Argentine - touching the ball with both feet during the kick. This significantly contributed to Diego Simeone's players' exit from the tournament.

Amidst heated discussions, UEFA also took action.

It was officially announced that the European organization would begin discussions with FIFA and IFAB to clarify the rule in the football regulations.

Officials will attempt to define the cases when a double touch is clearly unintentional.