Why did Joshua Kimmich criticize the penalty decision?

Joshua Kimmich called the penalty awarded to PSG "unfortunate" and not in the "spirit of the game," suggesting the rules for accidental handballs need adjustment.

What was the controversial handball incident involving Alphonso Davies?

Alphonso Davies was penalized for a handball when the ball struck his hip before rebounding onto his hand inside the penalty area, leading to a PSG penalty.

Do football officials agree on the handball rule interpretation?

There is disagreement, as while referee expert Lutz Wagner backed the official's call, Bayern's Kimmich and management questioned the decision's fairness.

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Kimmich slams 'unfortunate' handball call

29 Apr

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Summary

Controversial penalty awarded to PSG before half-time.
Davies handball deemed unintentional but penalized.
Players question rules on accidental handballs.

Kimmich slams 'unfortunate' handball call

A contentious penalty awarded to Paris Saint-Germain before halftime significantly impacted the match's outcome. The decision, which led to Ousmane Dembélé converting a penalty to make the score 3-2 for the home side, drew sharp criticism from Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich.

Kimmich described the handball call against Alphonso Davies as "unfortunate" and contrary to the "spirit of the game." The incident involved Davies' arm being struck by the ball after it hit his hip, a situation he felt should not automatically result in a penalty.

While referee expert Lutz Wagner supported the official's ruling, citing increased surface area, Kimmich suggested a rule modification. He voiced a preference for less severe sanctions for accidental handballs, contrasting with the current automatic penalty system.