# Manchester United's Controversial Goal: A Handball Dilemma

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Podcast: [MLS News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mls-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438489)
Published: 2026-05-20T00:41:30+00:00
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Manchester Uniteds victory over Nottingham Forest was overshadowed by a controversial goal, as Matheus Cunhas strike should not have counted due to a handball offense by Bryan Mbeumo. Despite the ball hitting Mbeumos arm accidentally, the rules state that if a player scores immediately after the ball touches their hand or arm, its a handball. The referee, Michael Salisbury, initially allowed the goal and stuck with his decision after a VAR review, sparking debate about the interpretation of handball rules. 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/5b04d4b7cf8592ac

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