Brazil tries to solve handball chaos

SAO PAULO, Oct 3 (AP): Brazil football officials and first-division teams have met to try to clarify a controversial change in the way referees have been giving handball decisions, hoping to ease criticism from clubs, coaches and the media.
The number of penalty kicks awarded has increased significantly since a new recommendation from the Brazilian confederation prompted referees to be more rigorous when giving handball, especially inside the penalty area.
The change created confusion and drew complaints from virtually all parties involved. Referees considered going on strike because of the "lack of respect" for officials.