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Published 14:34 16 Jun 2018 BST
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Reacting to a free-kick launched into the French box, the Barcelona centre-back appeared to lose control of his motor functions before lifting his arm into the air. His arm - and particularly his hand - then brushed against the ball, in a phase of play which left all of those watching completely confused.
The handball led to a penalty being awarded and scored by the Australians, but thankfully for Umtiti Paul Pogba came through late on to claim all three points for the French.
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