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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jamie Gardner

RARE PHOTOS: Accidental double touch penalties to be retaken if scored as ifab clarify controversial rule | Vintage Vibes

Julian Alvarez fell victim to the the rule in the Champions League - (Getty Images)

Players will be allowed to retake penalties if they fall foul of an accidental “double touch” spot-kick from July 1 onwards, the game's lawmakers have said.

European football's governing body Uefa asked for the laws concerning these rare instances to be reviewed after Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez controversially had a spot-kick disallowed in a shoot-out against Real Madrid in the Champions League last 16 in March.

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