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UEFA respond over controversial Liverpool decision vs Galatasaray with Reds 'disappointed'

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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool were denied a penalty in the closing stages of their Champions League clash with Galatasaray, with UEFA later explaining why Ibrahima Konate was not awarded a spot-kick in the game's dying momentsUEFA have explained why Ibrahima Konate was not awarded a penalty during Liverpool's 1-0 loss to Galatasaray. UEFA later clarified why this decision was made.READ MORE: Chelsea squad's feelings on Liverpool clash revealed after Reds' back-to-back defeatsREAD MORE: Liverpool transfer links to Julian Alvarez force him to break silence on futureIn a post on the UEFA website, they explained: "Decision overturned: no penalty.



Galatasaray's player, No90 (Singo), played the ball in a fair manner before the contact between players."There was a controversial penalty awarded in Galatasaray's favour when Dominik Szoboszlai was found to have fouled Baris Yilmaz in his own box. They make a 20 per cent penalty a 100 per cent penalty, which is very smart from them."We are not so far [off the level shown last season].

We now play Chelsea away, a difficult game."The margins are small and they were last season. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.