Champions League controversy as Arsenal benefit from handball decisions
Arsenal faced Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League final, where they took an early lead thanks to a goal from Kai Havertz. Controversy arose over handball decisions, particularly involving Trossard and Bukayo Saka, which were not penalized. The match highlighted the ongoing debates surrounding VAR and handball rules in football.
- ▪Kai Havertz scored the opening goal for Arsenal in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.
- ▪Replays showed that the ball had hit Trossard's hand before the goal, but VAR did not overturn it.
- ▪PSG appealed for a penalty after Bukayo Saka's handball, but the referee deemed it accidental and no penalty was awarded.
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