UEFA EXPLAINS WHY LATE PENALTY WAS AWARDED AGAINST NEWCASTLE

A Surprising Turn of Events
Newcastle United's incredible performance against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Champions League was spoiled by a controversial penalty awarded to Kylian Mbappe. The Magpies were leading with Alexander Isak's first-half goal and were on the verge of a remarkable victory over PSG. However, in the seventh minute of stoppage time, a VAR-reviewed decision changed everything.

The Penalty Drama
The penalty was given against Newcastle's Tino Livramento, who was accused of handling the ball after a cross from Ousmane Dembele hit his chest and then bounced onto his arm. At first, the referee, Szymon Marciniak, dismissed PSG's protests. But after consulting the monitors, he reversed his decision.

Understanding the Handball Rule
After the match, pundits reviewed the UEFA guidelines on handball. According to these rules, Livramento was considered to have made his body unnaturally bigger by using his arm. This led to the penalty decision. However, it's important to note that proposed changes for the 2023/24 season might have resulted in a different outcome. These changes suggest that no handball offense should be called if the ball is deflected from another part of the body and does not go towards the goal. This is similar to the rules followed in the Premier League.

Eddie Howe's Disappointment
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe expressed his disappointment with the penalty decision. He firmly believed that it should not have been given. According to Howe, the ball first hit Livramento's chest, and only then did it touch his hand, which was in a low position. In his opinion, even if the ball had hit his hand first, it still should not have been considered a penalty because Livramento was very close to the action.

In conclusion, Newcastle's historic win against PSG was overshadowed by a controversial penalty decision. While the current rules led to the penalty being awarded, proposed changes for the future might have resulted in a different outcome. Despite the disappointment, Newcastle United showcased their talent and proved that they can compete against some of the best teams in the world.

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