Spain's penalty against France in World Cup semi-final ruled correct despite handball claims
Spain defeated France 2-0 in a World Cup semi-final, with the match's pivotal moment being a controversial penalty awarded after Lucas Digne fouled Lamine Yamal. The build-up to the incident sparked widespread debate over a possible handball, prompting scrutiny of the referee's decision. However, rules experts clarified that the contact in question did not constitute a punishable handball under IFAB regulations. French manager Didier Deschamps publicly questioned the officiating, but the penalty was ultimately upheld as the correct call.
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