[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-ifab-rules-confirm-referee-was-right-to-deny-bayern-penalty-against-psg":43,"news-related-ifab-rules-confirm-referee-was-right-to-deny-bayern-penalty-against-psg-en":82,"news-related-match-ifab-rules-confirm-referee-was-right-to-deny-bayern-penalty-against-psg-en":212},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":45,"awayTeamName":46,"body":47,"category":48,"excerpt":49,"homeTeamId":50,"homeTeamName":51,"id":52,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":55,"matchName":56,"publishedAt":57,"slug":58,"sourceName":59,"sourceURL":60,"teamId":50,"teamName":51,"teamIds":61,"teamNames":71,"title":81},"326257536078450688","Paris Saint Germain","A contentious moment in the Champions League clash between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain has sparked widespread debate, but a closer look at the official rules confirms the referee made the correct call. The incident occurred when PSG's Vitinha fired a shot that struck the arm of teammate João Neves inside the penalty area, leading to furious appeals from the Bayern players and coaching staff for a spot-kick.\n\nReferee João Pinheiro waved play on, a decision that was met with disbelief from the home crowd and viewers worldwide. However, the International Football Association Board's (IFAB) laws of the game provide clear guidance on such scenarios. The rule states that a handball offense is not committed if a player is hit on the arm or hand by a ball that comes directly from a teammate, unless that player scores immediately afterwards.\n\nIn this case, the ball deflected off Neves's arm after a shot from his own teammate, Vitinha. Since Neves did not score from the rebound, the action does not meet the criteria for a punishable handball. This specific clause is designed to prevent penalties for unavoidable, close-range deflections that are a natural part of the game's flow.\n\nThe decision carries significant weight in the context of a high-stakes Champions League knockout tie. For Bayern Munich, a penalty could have altered the momentum and potentially the outcome of the match. The club's frustration is understandable given the speed of the incident and the proximity of the players involved.\n\nFor Paris Saint-Germain, the non-call was a reprieve. Defensive discipline and avoiding unnecessary fouls in the box are critical in European competition, and this ruling highlights the nuanced interpretation of handball that teams must account for. It underscores that not every contact between the ball and a player's arm in the area results in a penalty.\n\nThis incident serves as a valuable case study for coaches, players, and fans alike. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the precise wording of the IFAB regulations, which are the global standard for football. The laws are regularly updated to address modern gameplay, and this particular rule aims to balance fairness with the reality of fast-paced action.\n\nThe referee's performance, therefore, should be viewed through the lens of correct application of the rulebook rather than subjective judgment. João Pinheiro and his officiating team adhered to the protocol, consulting the relevant guidelines to make an informed decision in real-time under immense pressure.\n\nUltimately, the match proceeded without a penalty, and the focus now shifts to the broader implications for both teams in the tournament. For Bayern, it's a lesson in the fine margins of elite football. For PSG, it's a reminder of the defensive awareness required to compete at the highest level. The controversy, while intense, reinforces the need for clarity and consistency in refereeing.\n\nBased on reporting from Voetbal International.","news","Analysis of the Champions League incident shows referee João Pinheiro correctly applied IFAB handball rules when denying Bayern Munich a penalty against PSG. The decision sparked debate but was technically sound.","326257534170042368","Bayern München","327573500522926081","326135627642834944","League","326904596045762560","Bayern München vs Paris Saint Germain","2026-05-06T20:25:56Z","ifab-rules-confirm-referee-was-right-to-deny-bayern-penalty-against-psg","Voetbal International","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vi.nl\u002Fnieuws\u002Fspelregels-wijzen-uit-scheidsrechter-gaf-bayern-terecht-geen-penalty",[50,45,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70],"326222707169431552","326257546392244224","326257554193649664","326257575404244992","326257601098551296","326257612133765120","326257536443355136","326257536372051968","326257569154732032",[51,46,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80],"Anderlecht","Nottingham Forest","Perth Glory","Vanløse","Deportivo Pereira","Baltika","Lens","Metz","Metalurh Zaporizhya","IFAB Rules Confirm Referee Was Right to Deny Bayern Penalty Against 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The veteran left-back's future is in doubt.","326222712143876096","Portugal","337603513989206017","327115058687512576","Portugal vs Congo DR","2026-06-03T12:31:32Z","why-yuri-berchiche-s-renewal-stalls-athletic-club-wage-cut","Marca","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.marca.com\u002Ffutbol\u002Fathletic\u002F2026\u002F06\u002F03\u002Fterzic-dio-renovacion-yuri-espera-respuesta-club.html","326257565275000832","Athletic Club",[195,186,183,198,199,128,200,201,62,136,202,203],"326255042430504960","326257537596788736","326257539962376192","326257550813040640","326255038114566144","326255040400461824",[196,187,184,205,206,139,207,208,72,147,209,210],"Servette FC","FC Porto","Como","SCR Altach","Santa Clara","FC Santa Coloma","Why Yuri Berchiche's Renewal Stalls: Athletic Club Wage Cut",{"awayScore":18,"awayTeam":213,"description":217,"homeScore":18,"homeTeam":218,"id":55,"kickoffAt":222,"length":223,"leagueId":224,"leagueName":225,"leagueSlug":226,"probabilityLabel":225,"slug":227,"status":228,"tvStations":229,"venueCity":21,"venueName":21},{"code":214,"id":45,"imagePath":215,"name":46,"slug":216},"AWY","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F85.png","paris-saint-germain","The Allianz Arena is set for a seismic UEFA Champions League showdown as Bayern München host Paris Saint-Germain on May 6, 2026. This fixture carries the weight of a modern European rivalry, reignited on the grandest stage. With both clubs perennial contenders for the trophy, this match represents a direct battle for supremacy and a crucial step towards continental glory.\n\nThe history between these giants is etched with drama, most notably the 2020 Champions League final won by Bayern. Subsequent meetings have been fiercely contested, blending tactical chess with explosive individual talent. Fans can expect a clash of philosophies: Bayern's relentless, high-pressing, possession-based system against PSG's formidable counter-attacking prowess, built around blistering pace and world-class creativity.\n\nKey tactical battles will unfold across the pitch. How Bayern's midfield controls the tempo against PSG's rapid transitions will be decisive. The duel between Bayern's organized defensive line and PSG's star-studded attack, potentially still featuring the likes of Kylian Mbappé, promises to be captivating. Set pieces could also prove vital in such a tight encounter.\n\nThe atmosphere inside the Allianz Arena will be a cauldron of noise, with the famous \"Südkurve\" driving their team forward with relentless support. Fans can anticipate a high-intensity, emotionally charged 90 minutes where every tackle and chance is met with roaring approval or anxious gasps. This is more than a match; it's a chapter in an ongoing saga between two European heavyweights, with a place in the next round and bragging rights hanging in the balance.",{"code":219,"id":50,"imagePath":220,"name":51,"slug":221},"HME","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F157.png","bayern-munchen","2026-05-06T19:00:00Z",90,"326135628938874880","UEFA Champions League","uefa-champions-league","bayern-munchen-vs-paris-saint-germain-2026-05-06","finished",[]]