Uefa has prompted a review of penalty laws concerning accidental 'double-touch' instances after controversy ensued during a Champions League tie. The International Football Association Board (Ifab) has clarified the interpretation of Law 14, stating that accidental double-touch penalties that result in a goal will be retaken, while unsuccessful attempts will result in an indirect free-kick for the opposing team. This change aims to balance fairness among players and goalkeepers, taking effect on 1 July, with the possibility for competitions to adopt it earlier, such as the upcoming Fifa Club World Cup.
Accidental 'double-touch' penalties that are successful will now be retaken instead of being disallowed, as clarified by Ifab following recent controversies.
The International Football Association Board has clarified that accidental double-touch penalties should be retaken if scored, changing previous interpretations of Law 14.
Ifab recognized that while the law should not unjustly penalize double touches, it maintains fairness by allowing retakes for successful kicks instead of disqualifications.
Clarifications to Law 14 will take effect from 1 July, but competitions may adopt the changes earlier, including the upcoming Fifa Club World Cup.
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