Ref Watch: 'Chelsea denied penalty for Rice handball' but Lacroix red splits panel
Sky Sports · 2026-03-02 · archive
Ref Watch LIVE! Premier League, EFL and Scottish Premiership incidents analysed by Dermot Gallagher and Jay Bothroyd
The Story So Far
West Ham United's Declan Rice was at the center of recent officiating analysis following a controversial moment in a fixture against Chelsea. Expert reviewers assessed a specific incident where the West London club were not awarded a penalty despite claims of a handball by Rice. The panel scrutinized the passage of play to determine if the decision to refrain from awarding a spot-kick was correct under current professional guidelines. Additionally, the experts examined a separate disciplinary matter involving a red card shown to Lacroix. While the handball appeal was a primary talking point, the panel remained divided on the dismissal, highlighting ongoing debates regarding consistency in match officiating.
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