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Cucurella Says UEFA Changed Handball Rule After His Germany Incident
Spain defender Marc Cucurella has revealed that UEFA altered its handball rule after a controversial incident involving him in the Euro 2024 quarter-final against Germany.
During the match, the ball struck Cucurella’s arm inside the box, but no penalty was given, sparking heated debates worldwide about how handball decisions were judged at the time. Spain eventually won 2-1 with a late header from Mikel Merino.
Speaking to AS, Cucurella said UEFA even used his case as an example when explaining the rule change to players. “They told me it was because of my handball against Germany that the rules had to be adjusted,” he explained.
The Chelsea defender, however, made it clear he had no intention of handling the ball. “The shot came at me from very close, it just hit my arm. I didn’t mean it. If it was on purpose, I’d probably be the most hated guy in Spain,” he added.
Former footballer Paul Scholes condemns Martin Odegaard and speaks on his performance in the Arsenal team.
The football legend shared how it is the captain that is bringing the team down, as he is not playing his position properly “That game on Saturday [Arsenal vs Newcastle], I didn’t see all of it, I probably saw the first half an hour, but I think Odegaard is a big problem for them.”
“I love Odegaard, I think he’s brilliant. Technically, he’s great, but he doesn’t play his position properly. Half the time I saw him in the first 20 minutes, he was almost the deepest man.”
Nigerian politician Peter Obi reacts to the viral incident that occurred in Delta State.
It can be noted that Obi is reacting to the clip of a police officer shooting and killing an already restrained suspect.
Obi stated that it was a serious violation and abuse of power “The extrajudicial killing of a young Nigerian in Effurun, Delta State, by a police officer, Mr. Mene Ogidi, is not only barbaric but also a grave violation of the rule of law.
“Over time, human society has moved away from an era when lives could be taken without consequence. Through the evolution of civilisation, a fundamental principle has emerged: no one should be punished or deprived of life without due process and a fair determination of guilt.”
It has been reported that a four-year ban has been placed on Chelsea’s player, Mykhailo Mudryk, for anti-doping violations.
The player appealed in court on February 25 but has now been handed his punishment, which is a four-year ban from football.
It can be recalled that his last appearance on the field was on November 28, 2024.
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