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Dan Kilpatrick

Julian Alvarez penalty: UEFA to hold talks with FIFA and IFAB over double-touch rule after controversy

Alvarez’s penalty for Atletico against Real Madrid was ruled out after he was adjudged to have kicked the ball twice as he slipped. - (REUTERS)

UEFA have confirmed they will hold talks with FIFA and IFAB over the double-touch penalty rule after the Julian Alvarez controversy on Wednesday.

Alvarez’s penalty for Atletico in their Champions League shootout defeat to Real Madrid was ruled out after he was adjudged to have kicked the ball twice as he slipped.

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