Wales’ Craig Bellamy suggests change to application of handball rule in Britain

Wales were leading through Joe Rodon’s header when Ethan Ampadu was punished for handling Charles De Ketelaere’s 17th-minute shot.
Wales manager Craig Bellamy reacts on the touchline during the 4-2 World Cup qualifying defeat to Belgium (David Davies/PA)

Wales manager Craig Bellamy reacts on the touchline during the 4-2 World Cup qualifying defeat to Belgium (David Davies/PA)

Craig Bellamy suggested British football needs to do “something different” and get in line with a wider application of the handball rule after a controversial spot-kick gave Belgium the impetus to beat Wales 4-2 in their World Cup qualifier.

Wales were leading through Joe Rodon’s header when Ethan Ampadu was punished for handling Charles De Ketelaere’s 17th-minute shot.

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