what is the double jeopardy rule in football

The double jeopardy rule in football is a rule that prevents a player from being punished twice for the same offense. Specifically, the rule applies to situations where a player commits an offense against an opponent within their own penalty area that denies an opponent a goal-scoring opportunity (DOGSO). In such cases, the player cannot be awarded both a red card and a penalty kick. The rule was introduced in recent seasons to prevent the same offense from being punished by a penalty and a sending off. It is worth noting that the double jeopardy rule only applies to DOGSO offenses, and any other sending off offense is still punished by a red card no matter what. The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved modifying the double jeopardy portion of the penalty for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity in 2017. However, the rule has been criticized by some, such as Ferdinand and Hoddle, who feel that it is unfair and should be changed.