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Fulham refuse penalty shootout, walk off after Malaga draw
Fulham refused to take a penalty shootout after their 2-2 friendly draw with Malaga at the Costa del Sol Trophy, citing a pre-match agreement that penalties would not be held. The English…
The Story in Brief
Fulham refused to take a penalty shootout after their 2-2 friendly draw with Malaga at the Costa del Sol Trophy, citing a pre-match agreement that penalties would not be held. The English club's players walked off the pitch, drawing loud boos from the nearly 17,000 fans. Fulham head coach Alvaro Arbeloa had earlier been sent off for protesting a handball penalty that allowed Malaga to level the score in stoppage time.
Social media claimed Fulham skipped penalties to avoid missing their flight, but the club's statement did not mention any urgency. beIN Sports reported the flight reason, but no official confirmation emerged. Malaga's players remained on the pitch, and one of their stars scored into an empty net to claim the trophy.
The Indian Opinion
Some fans and pundits are calling Fulham disrespectful for walking off, while others defend them for sticking to a contractual clause. The flight rumour, though widespread, remains unverified and should not colour the judgement. In pre-season friendlies, such agreements are common. The real test is whether future tournament organisers will write penalty clauses into contracts or leave them open for last-minute drama.
Source: timesnownews.com
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