UEFA revises ‘Double-Touch’ Penalty rule following Atletico’s controversial UCL exit
UEFA has revised its penalty kick rules following the controversial disqualification of a goal by Atlético Madrid’s Julián Álvarez during a Champions League shootout against Real Madrid in March. Previously, a penalty goal was disallowed if the taker accidentally made contact with the ball using both feet—a “double touch.” Under the new rule, such an…
