# Motherwell's Nicholson Defends Handball Call

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Podcast: [Edinburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011)
Published: 2026-05-14T17:08:39+00:00
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In a thrilling Scottish Premiership match, Motherwells Sam Nicholson was penalized for a handball in stoppage time, leading to a Celtic penalty and a controversial 3-2 win. Nicholson, a former Hearts player, denied the handball, sparking outrage and accusations of poor VAR technology. The incident has overshadowed the title race, with Celtic now just one point behind leaders Hearts. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ac77a8304ddb6c98

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