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…
Davide Frattesi’s extra-time goal decided a Champions League semi-final for the ages as Inter Milan beat Barcelona 7-6 on aggregate after a 4-3 second leg win at the San Siro, The midfielder slotted home in the first half of the extra 30 minutes, climbing on top of the metal barriers to celebrate with the jubilant…
Jude Bellingham snatched a stoppage-time winner as Real Madrid twice came from behind to beat Manchester City 3-2 in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie on Tuesday. City twice led through goals from Erling Haaland, the second from the penalty spot, but Madrid equalised both times courtesy of Kylian Mbappe and Brahim…
