Keith Hackett Criticizes Handball Law
Keith Hackett, former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA referee, has expressed his disagreement with the penalty given to Ethan Ampadu for handball during Wales' match against Belgium.
Ethan Ampadu did not deserve to be penalised for handball
According to Hackett, the subjectivity of the handball law led to the harsh decision, which was made after a VAR check. The penalty, scored by Kevin De Bruyne, was given in the 17th minute of the game.
- Wales needed a win to boost their chances of automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
- The team started strong, with Joe Rodon scoring early on.
The decision has sparked controversy, with Hackett describing the law as "poorly written".
Author's summary: Keith Hackett criticizes handball law as unfair.