How Marcus Rashford’s Goal Versus Everton Could Have Stood According to New Rules

• A loophole in The International Football Association Board (IFAB) rules suggests Marcus Rashford's goal versus Everton would have stood if he has passed it to someone else to score
• Rashford's goal and United's third was disallowed in the 82nd minute after he was penalised for handling the ball
• United, nonetheless, withstood heavy pressure from Everton to secure a much-needed win

Marcus Rashford's goal for Manchester United against Everton on Sunday was chalked off following a VAR review that decided the forward handled the ball in the build-up to it.

Although United eventually won the match, there would have been an uproar over the VAR decision if they did not. The use of VAR was heavily criticised over the weekend after a few dodgy decisions.

Manchester United started on the wrong foot in their match against Everton, conceding after just five minutes.

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However, after conceding, the Red Devils blitzed the Toffees and should have scored a couple of goals. According to the BBC, Antony scored 10 minutes later before Cristiano added another in the 44th minute.

Erik Ten Hag's side produced an underwhelming performance and went 3-1 up eight minutes from time through Rashford, but VAR disallowed the goal. It took a strong defensive effort to see out the match.

Rashford's goal could've stood, somehow

The talking point was Ronaldo scoring his 700th club goal, but the disallowed goal dominated discussions on social media.

According to The Sun, a rule loophole suggests that the goal would have stood if Rashford had passed to a teammate to score.

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) rule suggests so.

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"If an attacking player’s accidental handball immediately precedes another player scoring, the goal will now be awarded, when last season it was likely to have been ruled out. However, a player will still be penalised if he commits an accidental handball immediately before scoring himself."

The decision to cancel the goal enraged the likes of triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt. Still, Rashford produced a commendable performance. He has five goals in nine matches this season.

Ronaldo ditches trademark celebration

Sports Brief earlier reported on Ronaldo introducing a new celebration and ditching the famous SIUUU celebration.

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Instead of performing his trademark SIUUU celebration, Ronaldo rushed to the corner flag and, together with Antony, unleashed a new celebration.