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IFAB Reject Calls for Handball Rule Review After VAR Disallowed Man City Winner

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) have no plans to review the handball rule following the disallowed goal scored by Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus in the 2-2 draw with Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday evening.

The updated handball law was only introduced on 1 June and states: ‘It is an offence if a player gains possession/control of the ball after it has touched their hand/arm and then scores in the opponents’ goal or creates a goal-scoring opportunity.’

Jesus scored what he thought was a late winner for City, but the ball had arrived at his feet after deflecting off the arm of teammate Aymeric Laporte, who was attempting to head it.