The apparent pardon was announced 2 months after the episode.

UEFA has learned about the referee's decision in the Euro 2024 quarter-final match between Spain and Nimechtina thanks to the hand of the referee Mark Kukurelia, write Relevo.

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“In such an outburst, the defender (Kukurelya) missed a shot on goal with his hand, as it was not even close to the body, having earned more for himself, he would be awarded a penalty,” according to the UEFA document.

The match ended with Spain defeating 2:1.