PSG vs Newcastle LIVE!

Kylian Mbappe struck a controversial penalty deep in stoppage time to earn Paris Saint-Germain a 1-1 draw against a valiant Newcastle and keep their Champions League destiny in their own hands on Tuesday. The visitors had led the Group F clash since midway through the opening half thanks to Alexander Isak’s tap-in and they weathered a furious late assault from the hosts.

Newcastle keeper Nick Pope made several great saves and his side were poised to claim a remarkable double over PSG, after their 4-1 home win, when referee Szymon Marciniak gave the French club a penalty for handball against Tino Livramento.

Mbappe stepped up and sent the ball high past Pope to earn a Cɾucial point for Luis Enrique’s side who are second in the group behind already-qualified Borussia Dortmund. Dortmund top the group on 10 points, with PSG on seven. Newcastle and AC Milan both have five points.

PSG vs Newcastle highlights

GOAL! Isak taps Toon in frontGOAL! Mbappe hits controversial late penalty

Newcastle became the latest victim of an incredulous VAR decision as they were denied a huge win at Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

Recap the action with our match report!

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Highlights: Kylian Mbappe strikes late

Kylian Mbappe made no mistake.

The Cɾuelest of ends to the game for Newcastle

Kylian Mbappé brings the Parisians level from the spot in the 98th minute…

Changes to the handball law?

This week, the game’s lawmakers IFAB have been having a meeting in London.

And this was part of their report: “The ABM also considered potential clarifications for the Laws of the Game 2024/25, including a possible amendment to Law 12 (Fouls and Misconduct), according to which handball offences for which penalties are awarded would be sanctioned in the same way as fouls.”

It couldn’t come soon enough…