Marc Cucurella, a Chelsea player, was in the middle of an uproar in a match between Spain and Germany in a Euro 2024 qualifier match. Off late, the incident has led to speaking about the players and particularly the manners that they choose to exhibit in the field or the game.
During the match, again, a shot from German midfielder Jamal Musiala hit Cucurella’s left hand. Though it could not be doubted that there was contact, Premier League referee Anthony Taylor dismissed calls for a spot-kick, and, more importantly, VAR Stuart Attwell did not overturn the decision on the pitch. This decision made many fans and users raise eyebrows, especially with the reaction of Cucurella, who looked visibly shaken during the occasion, and therefore many questions arose concerning the reaction and the non-call.
Viewers and critics could not resist the urge to voice out their disappointment in the referee on social media. Some supporters claimed that handball by Cucurella should lead to the awarding of a penalty and expressed concerns about inconsistency in the refereeing in crucial games. To which, after the match, Cucurella said in press: “Mamma Mia, I wet my pants.” This is to show the pressure that he undergoes. His joke, though it made the situation lighter, did not make the people stop from critiquing the event that had happened.
The controversy around the handball issue could have extended effects on behalf of Spain’s qualification for the Euro 2024 competition. It will be important to remain focused on the task because they aim at success in the tournament while facing such distractions.
The dubious incident that happened to Cucurella during the Euro 2024 qualifier match has brought into focus the matters of referees and players’ misconduct. It remains to be seen how this event shakes up Cucurella and the Spain national side as the tournament moves forward.
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