When is it a penalty? If Jeremy Doku from Man City did not get the ball first, it would probably have been a penalty. But in this controversy that erupted Doku got the ball first then made contact with Alexis Mac Allister inside the penalty box.
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The Liverpool penalty talk
This prompts speculation about whether a penalty should have been awarded. Some prominent figures in football, weighed in on the debate, acknowledging that while Doku did make contact with the ball first, the decision to award a penalty is subjective.
Despite acknowledging the potential for less contention if a penalty had been given, VAR ultimately upheld the on-field decision of no penalty. The incident highlights the complexities and subjectivity involved in refereeing decisions in football matches.
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