Another handball 'mess' - is it time to change law?
Summary
A disputed handball decision occurred during Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest, where a goal was allowed even though the ball touched Bryan Mbeumo’s arm. The referee and Video Assistant Referee (VAR) reviewed the incident but upheld the goal, leading to debate about the current handball rule in football.Key Facts
- The ball hit Bryan Mbeumo’s arm before Manchester United scored their second goal.
- The referee Michael Salisbury awarded the goal after a VAR review lasting several minutes.
- The decision caused confusion and disagreement among players, commentators, and former professionals.
- The handball law was changed in 2021 to only disallow goals if the goalscorer handles the ball deliberately or has an unnatural arm position.
- In this case, Mbeumo’s arm was in a natural position, so the goal was allowed.
- Critics say the rule is still confusing and hard for referees to apply consistently.
- Some experts suggest simplifying the handball law to avoid such controversies.
- Nottingham Forest’s manager called for a meeting to clarify the handball law for everyone involved.
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