Why wasn’t Neves handball against Bayern given as a penalty? The Laws of the Game explained
In a pivotal Champions League clash, Bayern Munich players and fans were left bewildered when a handball by PSG’s Joao Neves inside the box was not deemed a penalty. The referee and VAR upheld the decision based on a specific exemption in the handball laws.
This exemption states that a handball offense is not committed if the ball deflects off a teammate, protecting players from accidental handballs from close-range team passes.