Germany's coach Julian Nagelsmann expressed dissatisfaction with the handball decision that cost his team a penalty in their 2-1 defeat to Spain at Euro 2024, highlighting the need for revisions to the rulebook. The controversial handball incident involving Spanish defender Marc Cucurella during extra time led to German penalty appeals being dismissed, with the English referee and VAR standing by the decision based on UEFA's interpretation of handball rules. Despite the disappointment, Germany's hopes of advancing to the final were crushed as Spain secured victory with goals from Dani Olmo and Mikel Merino during extra time, ultimately eliminating the hosts from the quarter-finals of the tournament.