West Ham United has found themselves at the center of controversy again after a player allegedly got away with a handball in their own penalty area for the second game in a row. In the recent match, as Richarlison attempted to turn from a corner, West Ham’s Kehrer was accused of slapping the ball in front of him and then moving away with it. While it was a close-range incident, Kehrer’s arm was reportedly well away from his body, making it a blatant handball offense.
Handball incidents have been a hotly debated topic in football for years, with fans, pundits, and players often divided over what should constitute a handball offense. According to the official rules of football, handball occurs when a player deliberately touches the ball with their hand or arm, including moving the hand or arm towards the ball. In the case of Kehrer, it appears that his arm was away from his body, making it a deliberate act and, therefore, a handball offense.
The use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) has been introduced in recent years to help officials make more informed decisions on such incidents. However, VAR has also been criticized for its lack of consistency and for creating confusion and frustration among players, coaches, and fans. Some argue that VAR has taken the spontaneity out of football and that it is often used too frequently, leading to long delays and disrupting the flow of the game.
Regardless of the debates surrounding handball incidents and the use of VAR, it is clear that Kehrer’s alleged handball has caused controversy and drawn attention to the issue once again. It remains to be seen what action, if any, will be taken in response to the incident, but it is likely that it will continue to be a topic of discussion in football circles for some time to come.
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