In football, the rules regarding handball state that it is considered a foul if a player deliberately handles the ball. The following criteria are used to determine if a handball has occurred:
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The ball has made contact with the player's hand or arm.
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The player's hand or arm is in an unnatural position, making their body silhouette bigger.
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The player gains an advantage from the ball contacting their hand or arm.
It's important to note that unintentional handballs may not always be penalized, as the referee will consider the above criteria when making a decision.