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Agony And Ecstasy: A history of penalty shootouts

What is it about penalty shootouts that cause so much drama and entice non-football fans?

What is it about penalty shootouts that cause so much drama and even entice non-football fans to watch the big games? Former South African international captain Amanda Dlamini looks back at the history of the shootout and asks why it has such a psychological impact on players and fans. She also looks at whether there could ever be an alternative to spot-kicks to decide knockout games.

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Thu 25 Jun 2026 01:32GMT
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