Maccabi Tel Aviv's Controversial Penalty Sparks Outrage in Swiss Media
On August 27, 2026, during the Conference League playoff second leg against Lugano, Maccabi Tel Aviv took a 1-0 lead in the 69th minute with a penalty scored by Dor Peretz. The penalty was awarded after Elad Madmon, who had just come on as a substitute, was fouled inside the box by Lugano substitute Damien Kelvin. Kelvin appeared to step on Madmon's foot, prompting the referee to award the penalty and issue a yellow card to Renato Stefan for protesting. Swiss media criticized the referee's decision, describing the contact as "light" and insufficient for a penalty. Later in the match, Lugano's Kelvin was seen handling the ball in the box, which led Maccabi players to demand a penalty, but the call was not given. The Swiss outlet defended Kelvin's handball, noting the ball struck his hand from very close range. The match followed Maccabi's 2-1 loss in the first leg, making the penalty a pivotal moment in the tie.
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