Gary Lineker pleaded for the current handball rule four years ago, though has now criticised the law.There have already been a number of penalties awarded this season for what seems to be ball to hand rather than deliberate handball.Tottenham conceded a late spot-kick against Newcastle after Andy Carroll headed the ball onto Eric Dier’s arm with Crystal Palace also hit by a controversial call this weekend.Lineker previously wanted the rule put in place, writing back in January 2016: “It’s time they changed the handball law.“Make it that every time it strikes a hand/arm it’s a free kick/penalty regardless of intent.”Though Lineker has gone against his previous views now the rule appears to be in play.He posted on Sunday following more.
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