Griezmann at the heart of a big controversy

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By: Manu Tournoux

The goal scored Wednesday evening in the Champions League by Antoine Griezmann, during the draw between Celtic and Atlético (2-2), is controversial in Scotland.

In sparkling form since the start of the season, Antoine Griezmann was once again decisive on Wednesday evening. On the occasion of the 3rd day of the group stage of the Champions League, the French international scored the 1-1 goal everywhere on the pitch of Celtic Glasgow (final score 2-2), following ‘an action which arouses controversy across the Channel, as indicated The Sun.

The former Barcelona player saw his penalty hit the post, but the leather returned to his feet, which allowed him to finish in two stages. Except that the IFAB (International Football Association Board) penalty rule states that “the player must not replay the ball before it has been touched by another player. »

9 goals in 12 matches for Griezmann

Except that in the images Griezmann’s shot seems to have been deflected onto the post by Celtic’s English goalkeeper, Joe Hart. What the Scots dispute, however. One thing is certain: the 9th achievement in 12 matches (all competitions) played by Grizi with Atlético since the start of the season will not be canceled.

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