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2026/27 UEFA Europa League League Phase Matchday 3 Juventus vs Rennes

[Handball / Penalty Kick] The ball strikes an arm raised to appeal for offside

An original analysis of real match footage.

Final Decision

Handball

Penalty Kick Excellent decision

A cross was delivered into the centre from a Juventus free kick, and the ball struck the arm of a Rennes defending player. The referee stopped play, gave a handball offence and awarded Juventus a penalty kick.

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How the footage and Laws apply

Watch the movement of the Rennes defending player's arm. Whether that movement was natural or unnatural is the key to judging this handball offence. The footage shows that, as the cross from the free kick came in, the player raised an arm to appeal for offside. As the ball came close, the player tried to lower the outstretched arm, and the ball struck it. At the moment of contact, the arm was well away from the body, and the player had made their body unnaturally bigger. Taking all of this into account, the referee's decision to give a handball offence and award a penalty kick was reasonable and convincing, making this a good decision.

Relevant Laws

Law 12 – Fouls and Misconduct (Handling the ball)

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