{
  "id": 4463919,
  "title": "Why was Harry Maguire’s deflected shot not disallowed after handball?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/why-was-harry-maguires-deflected-shot-not-disallowed-after-handball",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T17:18:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-harry-maguire-deflected-shot-171716505.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Harry Maguire played a crucial role in Manchester United's second goal against Ipswich Town in the Premier League match, sparking controversy over a VAR review. The defender handled the ball before gathering it and striking at goal, but the effort deflected off Jacob Graves and resulted in an own goal for Ipswich Town. Bruno Fernandes scored two more goals to secure a 4-1 victory for United. The VAR review concluded that Maguire was not the immediate scorer due to the deflection, allowing the goal to stand. A Premier League spokesperson explained that the accidental handball is not punishable, and the goal is credited to the teammate who scored. The rule's definition states that immediate goals, goals by the goalkeeper, and goals not reached by an action of a defender are not considered own goals. However, the wording \"accidental handball\" remains controversial, as it plays a crucial role in Maguire gaining possession.",
  "summary": "The Man Utd defender handled the ball in the build-up to Man Utd’s crucial second goal against Ipswich in the Premier League but, after a VAR review, the goal stood",
  "key_points": [
    "Harry Maguire handled the ball before scoring deflected goal.",
    "VAR review determined Maguire not immediate scorer.",
    "Accidental handball not punishable, goal credited to teammate."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Why the Harry Maguire handball own goal was allowed to stand for Manchester United vs Ipswich Town",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/why-the-harry-maguire-handball-own-goal-was-allowed-to-stand-for",
        "published": "2026-08-30T17:11:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}