Refs Need Love Too
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Sunday 21 June 2026 01:55:43 GMT
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Nathan Davern :
No because you can get the ball accidentally kicked into you and it's still a handball so no a handball is a handball
2026-06-21 10:12:13
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David :
Referee channel did a video and said that if a player is going to push they are going to take the risk of the ball hitting their arm, he said it should have been a penalty.
2026-06-21 06:19:47
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We need Hero’s :
I think it’s a good non-call but understand Australia fans being frustrated, however, this creates no advantage/disadvantage and would have been the referee inserting himself if called
2026-06-21 13:53:47
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Josh :
The replay showed the ref staring right at it and immediately said no. Thought that shot was incredible. It was so fast but definitely felt like he thought it was just both players playing each other.
2026-06-21 02:41:46
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Baba Alex :
This wasn’t called a handball either… neither were intentional, and neither should have been called
2026-06-21 09:01:03
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Dick :
Did the hand play the ball or did the ball play the hand?
2026-06-21 02:06:52
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Ryan :
But that’s not a natural position. It’s a pushing or holding position. Not something the players should be doing
2026-06-24 10:23:36
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Chane Keller :
I’ve been waiting for this. Good no call
2026-06-21 02:01:52
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Abraham Lincoln :
I do think this one could’ve possibly been given as a pk, granted it changes nothing and they still lose but you know
2026-06-21 03:35:03
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Oopsie Poopsie :
its been obvious since the start that fifa is bottlicking the usa
2026-06-24 11:11:19
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Kevin :
Context is always king
2026-06-21 15:04:02
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Nissan :
Your bias is comical
2026-06-24 05:56:58
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Joe Monday :
Flexing the FIFA AR badges back there.
2026-06-21 02:01:47
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Anthony.AOdie :
I think intent should be applicable here. In some cases, the spirit of the rule is more important than the rule itself.
2026-06-21 23:01:18
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yoda_yoda_for_life :
I think that was a penalty
2026-06-21 03:47:44
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D P :
Either call seems justifiable here, surprised at no call
2026-06-21 05:17:55
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user8787298536925 :
I thought this was an interesting explanation as to why it was not called. Natural position for the act as they’re jostling for position. Not committing a pushing foul, which could lead to the arms being determined as UNnatural. Replay from the ref cam was as clear and unobstructed as possible, referee was quick and demonstrative, and VAR didn’t recommend a review.
2026-06-21 02:27:59
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CapnGus :
this is a stonewall pen. your arms being there because you're giving a player a 2-handed push isn't a justifiable position. and it's not like he didn't expect the ball - it dropped straight down but he chose to stick his arms there. the defender not paying the slightest bit of attention to where the ball is because he's just trying to foul the opponent doesn't mean he gets to handle it.
2026-06-21 03:22:55
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Burger and Shake :
I don’t think you can claim a little shove and then say the arm is not in an unnatural position.
2026-06-21 15:40:35
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Brandon :
Never a handball. Natural position, no intent, and arms not moved to the ball. If that happens 40 yards from the goal, no one says anything.
2026-06-21 02:03:31
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Mr. Wizard :
I mean they let maradona slide......
2026-06-21 19:12:53
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AT218129 :
as a ref, this rule is too gray and they have to find a way to simplify
2026-06-22 20:59:24
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lip :
In any case “unnaturally larger” needs to be taken out of the laws or guidance as straight to the side of the body is not the only “natural “ position for arms. It’s a terrible descriptor.
2026-06-22 10:40:55
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