#football-refereeing

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Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

The impossible job? The pressure of refereeing Scotland's title decider

Referee John Beaton faced threats and surveillance after a controversial Celtic win, amid claims of bias toward Celtic or Rangers and heightened criticism of match officials.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
1 week ago

Spanish referees issue complaint against Florentino Perez after Barcelona title jibe

Spanish referees’ association condemns Real Madrid president’s corruption accusations and seeks urgent cessation, compensation, and a public apology.
fromSempreMilan
2 months ago

A 'derby-worthy controversy': Italian media agree no penalty call on Ricci handball was correct

The touch is not punishable because the touch is aimed at closing the ball towards the body, without creating an obstacle. It's therefore a question of movement, with the Milan midfielder not trying to obstruct the ball's trajectory with his arm outstretched to the side, but rather trying to bring it back close to his body to try avoid it.
AC Milan
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
6 months ago

Female ref alleges coach pushed and harassed her

A WSL official alleges a PGMOL coach forcefully pushed her, acted with gender-influenced bias, and her complaint cost her FIFA international referee status.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

'Did racism stop my dad becoming Football League's first black referee?'

Emerson Griffith, likely the first Football League match official of African and Caribbean background, faced racism that blocked advancement to refereeing league matches.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

Steve Clarke hails strong refereeing performance as Scotland hold Denmark

Steve Clarke praised referee Daniel Siebert's decision to take no further action after VAR reviewed Max Johnston's arm contact in Scotland's goalless draw with Denmark.
fromESPN.com
9 months ago

Wrexham boss slams 'game-changing' call in loss

Phil Parkinson emphasized that the incident with Ronnie Edwards should have warranted a red card for denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity, stating it was a "game-changing moment" in their defeat at Southampton.
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