Premier League's KMI Panel Backs No-Penalty on Amad Diallo
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Premier League's KMI Panel Backs No-Penalty on Amad Diallo

02 April, 2026.Sports.8 sources

Key Takeaways

  • KMI Panel ruled no penalty for Amad Diallo in the Bournemouth draw.
  • Bournemouth defender Adrien Truffert placed two hands on Amad inside the area.
  • The Bournemouth-United match finished 2-2.

Penalty Decision Upheld

The panel was split 3-2, with two dissenting votes.

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Truffert's contact was ruled not impactful and below the high threshold for a foul.

United were furious, with Carrick calling the decisions baffling.

Immediate Counter and Equalizer

Bournemouth immediately countered and scored after the penalty appeal was waved away.

This turned a potential 2-0 United lead into a 1-1 scoreline.

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Goal detailed how Bournemouth's goalkeeper frustrated United's attackers throughout the game.

Comparing Similar Fouls

The incident ignited debate over consistency with similar fouls.

Consistency (or the lack of it) is what kills managers and players

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Maguire received a red card for a foul similar to Truffert's on Diallo.

United filed a formal complaint to PGMO.

VAR Protocols Explained

Because Bournemouth scored immediately after the penalty appeal was rejected, the VAR review required an official review.

Pawson had begun a preliminary review before the goal.

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The entire phase of play had to be repeated and checked.

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