Bayern Munich were frustrated after a handball by João Neves inside the box against Paris Saint-Germain, but the decision follows the rules.
What happened
The ball was cleared by a PSG player and then struck Neves’ arm from very close range.
The key rule
It is not considered a punishable handball if:
The ball comes directly from a teammate at close distance
The contact is not deliberate
The arm position is natural
Why no penalty was given
The ball came from a teammate
The distance was very short
There was no intentional movement toward the ball
Bottom line
Even if it looked like a clear handball, under the current rules it does not meet the criteria for a penalty.
