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FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
12 hours ago

'He can't do this' - Mateu Lahoz claims Joan Garcia should have been penalised for push on Gerard Martin during Barcelona's win over Espanyol

Mateu Lahoz says Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia should have been penalised for pushing teammate Gerard Martin, an action FIFA deems unsportsmanlike.
AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
3 days ago

Cagliari manager shares honest take on Ricci handball: "Not a penalty for me"

Referee and VAR correctly did not award a penalty after Samuele Ricci blocked an overhead kick with his right arm held close to his body.
#var
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Cormack calls for 60-second limit on VAR checks

Impose a 60-second limit on VAR checks in the Scottish Premiership; if no clear decision emerges, the referee's on-field call should stand and VAR may be suspended if inconsistent.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

FIFA referees' chief supports VAR use on corner kicks

Use VAR to review corner kicks at the 2026 World Cup to prevent matches being decided by honest referee mistakes.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Motherwell want no Ibrox penalty answer from SFA

Motherwell believe a clear penalty was wrongly denied at Ibrox, they stand by that view but intend to move on ahead of the Celtic match.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Celtic interested in Hibs' Mulligan - Monday's gossip

Celtic are among a growing list of clubs showing an interest in highly-rated Hibernian midfielder Josh Mulligan. (Daily Mail), external Lawrence Shankland was in no mood to take any credit for Hearts' attempted fightback in the weekend derby defeat at Hibernian. (Edinburgh News), external Luke McCowan admits Celtic must find a way to plug their leaky defence as they cannot always rely on outscoring teams. (Daily Record), external
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Monolithic belief of Guardiolismo has fractured in new era for tactics | Jonathan Wilson

Set-piece specialists and permissive officiating have dramatically increased goals from corners and throw-ins, shifting tactics away from pure possession-based football.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Such an easy game to ref' - Dyche 'stunned' by 'bizarre' VAR calls

Sean Dyche criticized referees after Nottingham Forest's 2-1 defeat, claiming the winning goal resulted from a foul and a missed second yellow card.
#newcastle-united
#ac-milan
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Sevilla's Almeyda blasts ref vs. Madrid: 'I'm not a clown'

Matias Almeyda criticized referee Alejandro Muñiz after a half-time red card and demanded release of audio to prove he did not insult the official.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
2 weeks ago

Former La Liga referee says Negreira did not influence decisions

On-field referees received no directives and match decisions were not directly influenced; irregularities affected evaluations via a corrective index, not specific match instructions.
AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
3 weeks ago

MN: Refereeing authorities confirm Pulisic's goal should have stood vs. Sassuolo

Valerio Crezzini's inconsistent officiating, particularly disallowing Christian Pulisic's goal for minimal contact, caused controversy and drew criticism from analysts and Milan supporters.
#real-madrid
from101GREATGOALS.COM
3 weeks ago
Real Madrid

Real Madrid TV launches extraordinary rant at referee and VAR after Vinicius Jr denied penalty, claiming 'this is not human error'

Real Madrid accused refereeing bias after VAR did not instruct an on-field review for a Vinicius Jr penalty claim at Alaves.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago
Real Madrid

'Angry' Madrid look to remove 'bad taste' vs. City

Madrid were furious after a 2-0 home loss to Celta, enduring injury and two red cards, criticizing refereeing and facing increased pressure before Man City.
from101GREATGOALS.COM
3 weeks ago
Real Madrid

Real Madrid TV launches extraordinary rant at referee and VAR after Vinicius Jr denied penalty, claiming 'this is not human error'

National Football League
fromMusket Fire
3 weeks ago

Carlton Davis blasts refs after costly penalty in Patriots loss to Bills

A late pass-interference flag on Carlton Davis granted the Bills a new set of downs and enabled their comeback win over the Patriots.
AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
1 month ago

Official: Guida to officiate Lazio-Milan in Coppa Italia Round of 16 clash

Marco Guida will officiate AC Milan vs Lazio Coppa Italia Round of 16 with Pezzuto as VAR despite recent refereeing controversy involving Saelemaekers.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Rohl issues warning to Rangers players - gossip

Inconsistent refereeing headlines Celtic-Hibs controversy while Hibernian injuries appear minor and Rangers players face dwindling chances to prove their worth.
AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
1 month ago

Experts agree Pavlovic's handball wasn't a penalty but referee made the wrong call

VAR review of a late Milan-Lazio incident led to a declared handball then a foul and free-kick, prompting controversy despite experts calling the execution incorrect.
Soccer (FIFA)
from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 month ago

Slot slams Liverpool's 'unbelievable' poor form ahead of Champions League return

Liverpool has struggled this season, showing defensive frailties—especially from set-pieces—leading Arne Slot to call the form "ridiculous" and "unbelievable".
#rugby-union
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Bernard Jackman: Andy Farrell's men were out-muscled by South Africa but there's more to come from this squad

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Bernard Jackman: Andy Farrell's men were out-muscled by South Africa but there's more to come from this squad

AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
1 month ago

Milanese referee Sozza will officiate Inter vs. Milan - his record with both teams

Simone Sozza, Milan-born, was appointed to officiate the Milan derby based on refereeing quality and a balanced record with both AC Milan and Inter.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Webb denies WSL official lost role over complaint

A referee dropped from PGMOL's fifth to sixth FIFA nomination after an alleged incident with an assistant referee coach and was not accepted onto FIFA's five-person list.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Referee coach denies 'man-handling' WSL official

Referee coach Steve Child denies forcefully pushing referee Lisa Benn; tribunal hears conflicting accounts about alleged physical contact, intimidation and Benn's loss of FIFA status.
#offside
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Reinventing Football - what do we do with handball, penalties and VAR?

Imagine a world in which you could reinvent football. It's a dream, of course. Just a bit of fun. But stick with us. What if you had the power to change any of the game's laws and potentially bring to an end countless hours of discussion about handball, offside, video assistant referees, or anything else you want?
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Rangers 'remain unsatisfied' after SFA referee talks

Rangers condemn inconsistent refereeing and insufficient VAR review after a controversial challenge on goalkeeper Jack Butland influenced their semi-final loss to Celtic.
#el-clasico
fromBarca Universal
2 months ago
FC Barcelona

CTA president defends refereeing decisions in El Clasico amid Barcelona outrage - 'Good and accurate' | Barca Universal

fromBarca Universal
2 months ago
FC Barcelona

CTA president defends refereeing decisions in El Clasico amid Barcelona outrage - 'Good and accurate' | Barca Universal

National Hockey League
fromRMNB
2 months ago

Far better process but zero puck luck: numbers for the morning after

Washington played much better but lost 1-0 due to bad puck luck, an own-goal, and controversial officiating.
fromBarca Blaugranes
2 months ago

Mateu Lahoz gives his verdict on Dani Carvajal's push on Ronald Araujo in El Clasico

takes a risk because he pushes him from behind.
FC Barcelona
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 months ago

You could almost see the fear in the referee's eyes' Gary Neville expresses sympathy for Craig Pawson in Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur call

Referee Craig Pawson appeared visibly nervous while announcing a disallowed Everton equaliser after an offside review under new VAR protocols.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Nolan's plan to end 'them and us' with referees

Kevin Nolan urges referees to train regularly with clubs to reduce the 'them and us' divide and improve refereeing standards.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
2 months ago

CTA chief responds to Barcelona president's criticism of referee - 'Every club defends its interests' | Barca Universal

Hansi Flick was sent off after two yellow cards—mocking the referee and protesting added time—prompting Joan Laporta's public criticism of referee Gil Manzano.
AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
2 months ago

Open VAR confirm that Milan-Fiorentina penalty decision was incorrect: "A definite clampdown"

Referees confirmed the penalty awarded to AC Milan against Fiorentina was incorrect and a clampdown on simulation will begin next weekend.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Referee abandons Belgian Pro League match in 87th minute after being hit by cup

Referee abandoned Belgian Pro League match in 87th minute after being hit by a plastic cup; remaining minutes will be replayed without fans.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

What is the manager VAR card being trialled by Fifa?

Fifa is trialling Football Video Support (FVS), allowing managers to request limited, low-cost video reviews by using cards in resource-limited competitions.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

O'Neill critical of 'over fussy' ref in Germany loss

[He was] over fussy, I felt to give two minutes at the end of the game was incredible given the number of substitutions and stoppages,
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Sheff Utd boss Wilder would appeal against a ban

Chris Wilder will appeal any touchline ban after receiving a red card for kicking the ball into the crowd during the Southampton match.
Soccer (FIFA)
from101GREATGOALS.COM
3 months ago

Manchester City: Guardiola has 'nothing to say' on Spanish referees after late penalty gifts Monaco draw

Pep Guardiola declined to comment on Spanish referees after Manchester City drew 2-2 with Monaco following a late, VAR-reviewed penalty.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBavarian Football Works
3 months ago

Bavarian Podcast Works: The Daily BPW Show - September 30th, 2025

Bayern Munich shows strong form with few problems, preparing for a Champions League match against Pafos amid notable Bundesliga results and refereeing debates.
#everton
Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Why do West Ham keep conceding from corners?

West Ham's corner defending is poor, conceding seven goals in five games, with 'blocker' tactics and less strict officiating exposing defensive weaknesses.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Everton's Grealish and Moyes hit out at referee over stoppage time

We couldn't get the last goal and it was frustrating in the second half, he told TNT Sports. They were trying to slow the game down at times. I've never seen a player in my whole life get booked for taking a quick free-kick. I don't know where that rule has come in. Even the stoppage-time, three minutes and one minute I've never seen that in the Premier League in the last two or three years.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Why was Dewsbury-Hall booked in Merseyside derby?

According to the International Football Association Board (Ifab), who determine the laws of the game, there is no law that states taking a quick free-kick is punishable with a card. However, under Ifab's law 12.4, a player can be booked for dissent by word or action, or even for displaying unsportsmanlike behaviour such as showing a lack of respect for the game.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

Huijsen blasts RFEF over one-game suspension

If we believe that he could arrive and challenge for the ball, the adequate punishment should be a yellow card, for a promising attack. If, as the referee interpreted, the distance makes it impossible for him to challenge for the ball, it's a clear goalscoring opportunity, punished by a
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Ranking the greats, part one: The top 30 football and hurling managers of the last 50 years (numbers 30 to 26

Martin Breheny begins his countdown of the best men in charge since the modern age of the county boss began back in the 1970s. They didn't enter the GAA lexicon until the mid-seventies, they aren't mentioned in the rule-book and, unlike players, they don't have their own union. They wear gaudy bibs, emblazoned with 'Bainisteoir', surround themselves with multiple assistants, say they never criticise referees before proceeding to lambast them and keep their players well clear of the media.
History
Real Madrid
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

How will Xabi Alonso handle LaLiga refereeing at Real Madrid?

Xabi Alonso's first season managing Real Madrid begins against Osasuna amid controversies in LaLiga's refereeing landscape.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Refs have had a poor weekend': Moyes hits out after Leeds' penalty winner

David Moyes criticized Premier League officiating for poor standards and specific controversial decisions during the opening weekend of the season.
#premier-league
fromESPN.com
4 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

What's new in the Premier League: War on holding, new goalkeeper rule, RefCam, more

fromESPN.com
4 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

What's new in the Premier League: War on holding, new goalkeeper rule, RefCam, more

#football
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
4 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Barcelona and Bayern Munich gave me gifts - it played into my head': Former top-level referee reveals clubs' off-field tactics

fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago
English Premier League

'Poor' decision by PGMOL to pick Bramall - Hackett

Appointment of referee Thomas Bramall for a crucial match was deemed a poor management decision, leading to controversy over officiating standards.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Liverpool FC

Premier League 2024-25 fans' verdicts: stars, flops, and the most loved referees

Injuries and red cards hindered another promising season for the team despite standout performances in the Champions League.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
4 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Barcelona and Bayern Munich gave me gifts - it played into my head': Former top-level referee reveals clubs' off-field tactics

Liverpool FC
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Premier League 2024-25 fans' verdicts: stars, flops, and the most loved referees

Injuries and red cards hindered another promising season for the team despite standout performances in the Champions League.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Completely wrong': Australia anger at officials over Keenan's winning Lions try

A player who dives off his feet and is clearly beaten to the position over the ball, makes neck contact... it's a tough one to take.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
6 months ago

'I turned around and said to Jordan Henderson, 'I am going to tell your mother what you just said to me when I see her on the weekend' - he went white as a sheet and immediately shut up after that.' Mark Clattenburg reveals playground-style threat

Mark Clattenburg recounted a memorable confrontation with Jordan Henderson, showcasing the challenges referees face regarding player conduct.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
6 months ago

New eight-second rule applied first time ever at FIFA Club World Cup (Video) - Soccer News

The eight-second rule was applied for the first time in a FIFA Club World Cup match.
#nba-finals
New York Rangers
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

Rangers deny rule breach over Brown 'corrupt' comment

Rangers FC firmly disputes the SFA complaint over John Brown's comments about refereeing integrity, emphasizing their commitment to challenge perceived injustices.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

Club World Cup officials must be 'braver' - Collina

Referees are encouraged to be bolder in offside decisions at the Club World Cup with enhanced SAO technology.
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