UEFA insists Anthony Taylor’s decision was correct not to award Germany a penalty for a handball by Spain left-back Marc Cucurella football.
UEFA has confirmed Anthony Taylor’s decision was correct. After the England international refused to award Germany a penalty for Jamal Musiala’s shot. Which hit Marc Cucurella’s hand in extra time, leading to the Germans’ exit from Euro 2024 in the last eight. Bild reported on Tuesday.
‘UEFA stated that Anthony Taylor’s decision was correct as Cucurella’s hand was not in an abnormal position when the ball was struck. This is the referee’s guidance issued before the start of the tournament.’UFABET
‘At a meeting on 12 June, UEFA referees’ chief Roberto Rossetti give a number of examples of justifiable. And unjustifiable sanctions in the most similar instance of Cucurella’s handball. Which Rossetti consider to be not a penalty.’
‘This means that if a defender is hit by the ball with his arm close to his body and in an upright position, no penalty is awarded. In comparison, the penalty award to Germany against Denmark was different, according to guidelines. The difference lies in the position of the defender’s hand. Joachim Andersen’s hand extend his body abnormally in that situation.’ a UEFA statement said.