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The handball rule has become incredibly complicated. I really don't envy refs trying to apply it, especially in games with no VAR. I reckon it might be better all round to just change it so *any* contact with an arm is a free kick.
On Sky last night, they showed the latest iteration of the rule. If the goalscorer handles accidentally or unavoidably, it's a free kick, but if a player providing an assist does, e.g. Joelinton, it isn't. Is that sensible? I'm not sure it is.
His ability to dribble and keep the ball is extremely valuable but I was impressed by how he often moved the ball quickly, providing some excellent crosses. I honestly can't remember him crossing as well as that before. Great stuff 👏
"I bumped into GA at Wembley a while back and he was much the same. Very gracious about Marti. Said he wrote to Marti when he took over, and Marti wrote back".