UEFA to discuss with FIFA, IFAB rule that disallowed Alvarez penalty
UEFA said the correct decision was made to disallow Julian Alvarez's penalty in Atletico Madrid's Champions League loss to city rivals Real Madrid on Wednesday but European soccer's governing body would enter discussions to review the rule.
Julian Alvarez penalty decision could spark law change; UEFA to discuss with FIFA, IFAB
Alvarez thought he had scored from the spot during the penalty shootout in his side's Champions League last-16 defeat to Real Madrid.
Uefa to discuss penalty rules after Alvarez 'miss'
Uefa says it will enter discussions with football's lawmakers over rules around penalties after Julian Alvarez's spot kick was controversially disallowed in Atletico Madrid's Champions League exit.
Uefa looking to change penalty rule after VAR controversially rules out Julian Alvarez’s spot kick
Talks are to be held over relaxing the rules about double-touch penalty kicks following Julián Alvarez’s disallowed effort in Atlético Madrid’s Champions League shoot-out defeat against Real Madrid.
UEFA responds to referee decision on Julian Alvarez's double-touch penalty, provides additional video
UEFA have announced they will "enter discussions" with FIFA and IFAB (International Football Association Board) after the controversial episode that decided the penalty shootout in the Champions League between Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid on Wednesday.
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