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Simon Collings

UEFA referees' chief explains why Scotland weren't awarded a penalty in Hungary controversy

UEFA’s managing director for refereeing Roberto Rosetti believes the decision not to award Scotland a penalty as they crashed out of Euro 2024 at the hands of Hungary was the correct one, because Stuart Armstrong initiated the contact with defender Willi Orban.

Scotland boss Steve Clarke was furious after the decision went against his team in their final group match, which they lost 1-0.

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