In a stunning turn of events, Germany was denied a clear penalty yesterday in their match against Spain, leaving players and fans alike in disbelief. The controversial moment occurred when Jamal Musiala's shot hit the hand of Spanish defender Marc Cucurella, but the referee refused to award a penalty.
Replays showed clear contact between the ball and Cucurella's hand, sparking outrage from the German bench and widespread disbelief among fans. Despite vehement protests from the German players, the referee stood by his decision, leaving Germany to rue a missed opportunity.
The incident has sparked heated debate in the football community, with many calling for the introduction of VAR to prevent such egregious errors. Germany's coach, Hansi Flick, expressed his frustration in the post-match press conference, saying "It's a clear handball, and it's unacceptable that it wasn't called."
The match ended in a 1-1 draw, but the controversy surrounding the penalty decision has overshadowed the result. As the football world continues to grapple with the incident, one thing is clear: justice was denied on the pitch yesterday.