In essence, the second touch is defined by FIFA's regulations for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Specifically, if the penalty taker touches the ball again before it has made contact with the goal frame ...

Understanding the 'Spider Effect' and VAR's Role in Controversial Penalties . In a moment that rippled through both Madrid and the wider football community, Julian ...

When you win as relentlessly as Real Madrid, you’re destined to be perceived as the bad guy. Every club in Europe knows that ...

Antonio Rudiger scored the game-winning penalty kick in the shootout that allowed Real Madrid to advance past Atletico Madrid ...

Aberdeen beat Hoquiam and Montesano rallied past Rochester as we review Thursday’s boys prep soccer games on the Harbor. ~~~ ...

Lionel Messi slowly jogged before erupting into a sprint, splitting the defense and using a one-touch tap to find the net in ...

France France’s national rugby team swiftly defeated Ireland last week 42-27, pushing them to the forefront of favorites to ...

Vinicius Jr. missed a penalty kick during Wednesday's second leg contest against Atletico Madrid in their UEFA Champions ...

Two decades have passed since Gavin Henson kicked Wales to victory over England for a first Welsh Grand Slam in 27 years - ...

UEFA says it will look into the possibility of reviewing the double touch rule that helped lead to Atletico Madrid’s loss in ...

Players are allowed to feint during their run-up to a penalty, but once they complete their run-up, any further hesitation is ...

The controversial decision to disallow Alvarez's penalty could prompt a rethink of the laws - and quite right, too ...