What's going on with penalties - is it time to end the 'stutter'?
Kylian Mbappe's penalty miss in France's win against Morocco is the latest example of a player missing a penalty after stuttering in the run-up.
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"This stuttering penalty seems to be the one. The goalkeepers seem to have got a march on it now."
— Ian Wright , Celebrity
"There is an arms race going on. It is definitely harder to score a penalty now."
— Pat Nevin , Athlete
Key People
Ian Wright is a former England striker and football pundit.
Kylian Mbappe is a French professional footballer known for his speed and scoring ability.
Noussair Mazraoui is a Moroccan professional football player recognized for his defensive skills.
Ousmane Dembele is a French professional footballer who plays as a winger.
Pat Nevin is a former professional footballer and current sports pundit.
Yassine Bounou is a Moroccan professional football goalkeeper noted for his excellent saves.
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Kylian Mbappe's penalty miss in France's win against Morocco is the latest example of a player missing a penalty after stuttering in the run-up.
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