"I don't want to complain, but I want to use this platform to campaign for the rule to be changed in the interests of football," Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann told public broadcaster ZDF after the final whistle. He emphasized that the key factor for a penalty should depend on where the ball was heading when touched by a hand, particularly when a clear goal opportunity is halted."
Among refereeing experts, opinion was divided. Some called it a bad decision, others said there was room for interpretation. Roberto Rosetti, UEFA's head referee, mentioned at a media briefing that a similar incident was not considered a penalty because "the arm is close to the body, the player is trying to avoid the contact (with the ball)." This highlights the ongoing confusion regarding handball rules in football.
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