Toni Kroos Speaks Out on UEFA's Handball Rule Change
Toni Kroos Speaks Out on UEFA's Handball Rule Change German midfielder Toni Kroos has reacted to the UEFA Referees Committee's admission that a penalty should have been awarded in cases similar to Germany's World Cup match against Spain, where Marc Cucurella's handball sparked controversy. *Kroos' Response* "It took them three months to realize it was a handball, something that almost everyone saw in just a second." Kroos said with a hint of irony, "Thank you, it wasn't that big of a deal." *Sarcastic Jab* Kroos jokingly asked if he could proclaim himself European champion now that the mistake has been officially acknowledged, "I don't think so." *UEFA's Rule Change* The UEFA Referees Committee has confirmed changes to handball rules, emphasizing: - Intentional or not, handballs will be penalized if: - Arm is above shoulder level - Arm is in an unnatural position - Ball makes contact with arm *Implica...
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