Source: REUTERS/Robin Rudel
[Saba Sports News] The highly anticipated quarter-finals of the European Championship came to an end with Spain defeating host Germany 2-1. This game was marked by a controversial penalty incident in overtime. During extra time, Jamal Musiala’s shot hit Marc Cucurella’s hand in the penalty area, but referee Anthony Taylor did not award a penalty kick and did not check VAR. This decision angered many fans, who believed that the game should be replayed, leading to hundreds of thousands of petitions on social media platforms. However, UEFA seems to have made it clear that there will be no rematch. After the game, they posted a preview of the Spain vs. France match, indicating that the semi-finals will be based on the game results and the teams that advanced. This demonstrates UEFA’s stance on the matter. Considering the rules and the actual circumstances, the outcome of this game has been determined, and the likelihood of a rematch is extremely low. It is worth mentioning that with the elimination of the German team, they sadly became the first host team in the history of the European Championship to be eliminated in the quarter-finals.