Handball Meaning in Football

Handball in football occurs when a player deliberately touches the ball with their hand or arm, except for the goalkeeper within their own penalty area, and this is considered a foul that results in a free kick or penalty kick for the opposing team; referees evaluate handball based on the position of the hand or arm and whether the contact was deliberate, and if a handball denies an obvious goal‑scoring opportunity it can also lead to a red card.