📸 633 days late, but...: Germany get a handball pen in Stuttgart | OneFootball

The alleged handball by Marc Cucurella in the Euro match in Stuttgart between Germany and Spain remained a talking point long after the tournament had ended. Stuart Attwell was the video assistant referee at the time and ultimately decided not to intervene. Among fans, it remained a case of “if only...” — and of course Germany’s quarter-final exit from the Euros. 

633 days later, the German national team is back in Stuttgart. This time against Ghana. FIFA showed a sense of humor by appointing none other than Stuart Attwell as referee for the friendly. And the Englishman was called into action shortly before half-time. 

Angelo Stiller’s shot was blocked by Wolfsburg player Jonas Adjetey with his arm. This time, after a VAR review, Attwell pointed to the spot. A belated bit of redemption, if you like. Kai Havertz calmly converted the resulting penalty to give Germany the lead. 

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