Why was Bayern Munich denied a penalty against PSG?

Bayern Munich was denied a penalty because the handball incident involving Joao Neves likely fell under a specific exemption in the handball law, where a ball deflecting unexpectedly off a teammate is not considered an offense.

Did VAR intervene in the controversial handball call?

No, the video assistant referee (VAR) did not intervene, and the on-field referee waved away Bayern's penalty appeals.

What is the handball law exemption mentioned?

The exemption states it is not a handball if the ball hits a player's hand/arm after being played by a teammate, unless the player scores immediately afterwards.

Bayern Denied Penalty by Obscure Handball Rule

6 May

Summary

Bayern players and fans disputed a handball call against Joao Neves.
The referee and VAR did not award a penalty for the incident.
A little-known exemption in handball law likely caused the decision.

Bayern Denied Penalty by Obscure Handball Rule

During a crucial Champions League semi-final second leg, Bayern Munich players and fans at the Allianz Arena were bewildered when a penalty was not awarded for a handball by Paris St-Germain's Joao Neves. Trailing 1-0 on the night and 6-4 on aggregate, Bayern's appeals were dismissed by referee Joao Pedro Silva Pinheiro.

The incident occurred when Vitinha's clearance struck his teammate Neves' arm inside the penalty area. Neither the on-field officials nor the VAR intervened, prompting widespread confusion. According to football law expert Dale Johnson, the decision was likely based on a less common exemption within the handball regulations.

This exemption states that a handball offense is not committed if the ball unintentionally strikes a player's hand or arm after being played by a teammate. Johnson explained that penalties are not typically awarded in such scenarios, even if the arm is in a position away from the body, unless the handball is deliberate or leads to an immediate goal.

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Bayern Denied Penalty by Obscure Handball Rule

6 May

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Summary

Bayern players and fans disputed a handball call against Joao Neves.
The referee and VAR did not award a penalty for the incident.
A little-known exemption in handball law likely caused the decision.

Disclaimer: This story has been auto-aggregated and auto-summarised by a computer program. This story has not been edited or created by the Feedzop team.