Double-touch penalty rule inspired by Julian Alvarez applied for first time in England’s Women’s EURO win

Julian Alvarez’s double-touch penalty prompted a rule change by IFAB, which was applied for the first time during England’s win at the Women’s EURO 2025.

Julian Alvarez’s controversial double-touch penalty in Atletico Madrid’s Champions League shootout against Real Madrid sent shockwaves through the football world, prompting UEFA and FIFA to reevaluate the rule. The fallout led the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to update the regulation, changes that were applied for the first...