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Why was Karim Benzema’s goal allowed to stand?

Loris Karius dropped an absolute clanger to gift Real Madrid a goal

*Karius look away now*

Liverpool’s goalkeeper suffered a moment of madness as he threw the ball against Benzema to send Madrid into the lead in the Champions League Final.

It was a nightmarish moment for the German, one that will be replayed on DVDs of football’s most cringe-worthy moments for the rest of time.


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Toni Kroos found Benzema who held his run to stay onside

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Toni Kroos found Benzema who held his run to stay onside

The ball was too heavy for the Madrid striker and it bounced through to Karius

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The ball was too heavy for the Madrid striker and it bounced through to Karius

The German thought it was a good idea to throw the ball out with Benzema lurking close by

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The German thought it was a good idea to throw the ball out with Benzema lurking close by

Benzema couldn’t believe his luck and jumped on the keeper’s mistake

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Benzema couldn’t believe his luck and jumped on the keeper’s mistake

The ball slowly rolled past a helpless Karius…

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The ball slowly rolled past a helpless Karius…

The goal was allowed to stand, for reasons that Graham Poll explained in commentary for BT Sport.

As Karius threw the ball out and didn’t kick it, Benzema committed no foul in scoring after the German released the ball

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?!

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WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?!

Chill out mate

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Chill out mate

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Sadio Mane equalised just minutes later, before Gareth Bale put Madrid into the lead again with an astonishing overhead kick.

Watch the disastrous moment here…


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