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Why football should scrap the ‘triple punishment’ rule over penalties

February 20, 2014 - Posted in footy news Posted by:

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Manchester City and Arsenal had to defend penalties with 10 men after their players mistimed tackles in the box. Isn’t punishing a foul with a penalty, a red card and a suspension too harsh?

Paul Campbell