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Buzzwords alone won't save Premier League VAR from the abyss

The reputation of VAR in English football has been severely damaged by high-profile errors and public perception issues.

'Crisis for referees & fuel for toxic fan conspiracies'

Referee David Coote has been suspended pending investigation into alleged insults about Liverpool and Klopp, raising concerns about bias in officiating.

Jamal Musiala on the hard knocks he recieved in Bayern Munich's DFB-Pokal win over Mainz

Referee decisions sparked controversy after Bayern's 4-0 victory over Mainz 05 in the DFB-Pokal, with players voicing their frustrations about officiating.

Spain promotes first female ref for men's game

Marta Huerta de Aza will be the first woman to referee a men's professional league game in Spain.

Double take: Champions League match refereed by identical twins

The UEFA Champions League match between Girona and Feyenoord was marked by dramatic moments including two own goals, two missed penalties, and a thrilling finish.

Getafe's Uche slams LaLiga refs, racism from fans

Referee bias and racism in football deserve urgent attention and action from LaLiga authorities. Uche highlights unequal treatment on the field and racial abuse from fans.

Buzzwords alone won't save Premier League VAR from the abyss

The reputation of VAR in English football has been severely damaged by high-profile errors and public perception issues.

'Crisis for referees & fuel for toxic fan conspiracies'

Referee David Coote has been suspended pending investigation into alleged insults about Liverpool and Klopp, raising concerns about bias in officiating.

Jamal Musiala on the hard knocks he recieved in Bayern Munich's DFB-Pokal win over Mainz

Referee decisions sparked controversy after Bayern's 4-0 victory over Mainz 05 in the DFB-Pokal, with players voicing their frustrations about officiating.

Spain promotes first female ref for men's game

Marta Huerta de Aza will be the first woman to referee a men's professional league game in Spain.

Double take: Champions League match refereed by identical twins

The UEFA Champions League match between Girona and Feyenoord was marked by dramatic moments including two own goals, two missed penalties, and a thrilling finish.

Getafe's Uche slams LaLiga refs, racism from fans

Referee bias and racism in football deserve urgent attention and action from LaLiga authorities. Uche highlights unequal treatment on the field and racial abuse from fans.
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#nfl

Bengals coach to fight for Burrow over late hits

Bengals coach Zac Taylor emphasizes the need to advocate more for quarterback Joe Burrow after repeated hits during a recent game.

NFL assigns referee crew for Falcons vs Broncos matchup

Referee Alan Eck's officiating average in 2024 is close to NFL averages, impacting the Falcons vs. Broncos game dynamics.

Bengals coach to fight for Burrow over late hits

Bengals coach Zac Taylor emphasizes the need to advocate more for quarterback Joe Burrow after repeated hits during a recent game.

NFL assigns referee crew for Falcons vs Broncos matchup

Referee Alan Eck's officiating average in 2024 is close to NFL averages, impacting the Falcons vs. Broncos game dynamics.
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#nba

NBA ref Holtkamp-Sterling retires, citing health

Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling retired from NBA officiating due to knee issues, prioritizing her long-term health over her career.

Rivers laments refs 'blowing call' in Bucks' loss

Doc Rivers criticized officials for pivotal foul calls against Giannis Antetokounmpo in recent close games.

NBA confirms key illegal screen call on Turner

The NBA's Last 2 Minute Report highlighted multiple missed calls, including an illegal screen by Myles Turner, impacting the outcome of the game.

NBA ref Holtkamp-Sterling retires, citing health

Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling retired from NBA officiating due to knee issues, prioritizing her long-term health over her career.

Rivers laments refs 'blowing call' in Bucks' loss

Doc Rivers criticized officials for pivotal foul calls against Giannis Antetokounmpo in recent close games.

NBA confirms key illegal screen call on Turner

The NBA's Last 2 Minute Report highlighted multiple missed calls, including an illegal screen by Myles Turner, impacting the outcome of the game.
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Rugby's escort' crackdown prompts disgruntled Borthwick to change tack | Robert Kitson

Steve Borthwick warns against new refereeing rules that could change the nature of rugby, fearing it may turn the sport into something resembling Aussie Rules.
#david-coote

David Coote's refereeing record in Liverpool matches

David Coote's alleged misconduct has led to his suspension and an investigation into his officiating of Liverpool matches.

Premier League suspend referee over alleged video calling Jurgen Klopp a 'c***'

Referee David Coote suspended amid investigation into video featuring offensive remarks about Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp.

PGMOL suspend David Coote after video of referee insulting Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp emerges (Video) - Soccer News

The Premier League's officiating is in crisis, compounded by a scandal involving referee David Coote's derogatory remarks about Klopp and Liverpool.

A Premier League scandal: Should David Coote referee again after controversial video involvement? - Soccer News

The Premier League officiating system faces scrutiny due to ongoing mistakes and recent scandals involving referees.
David Coote's comments on Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp have raised serious concerns regarding referee bias and accountability.

PGMOL aware of new video of embattled ref Coote

The PGMOL has suspended referee David Coote amid allegations and an ongoing investigation into inappropriate conduct.

David Coote is 'Captain Sensible' - former ref Walton surprised by controversy

Peter Walton describes David Coote as 'Captain Sensible' and expresses surprise at his scandal involving derogatory remarks about Liverpool.

David Coote's refereeing record in Liverpool matches

David Coote's alleged misconduct has led to his suspension and an investigation into his officiating of Liverpool matches.

Premier League suspend referee over alleged video calling Jurgen Klopp a 'c***'

Referee David Coote suspended amid investigation into video featuring offensive remarks about Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp.

PGMOL suspend David Coote after video of referee insulting Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp emerges (Video) - Soccer News

The Premier League's officiating is in crisis, compounded by a scandal involving referee David Coote's derogatory remarks about Klopp and Liverpool.

A Premier League scandal: Should David Coote referee again after controversial video involvement? - Soccer News

The Premier League officiating system faces scrutiny due to ongoing mistakes and recent scandals involving referees.
David Coote's comments on Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp have raised serious concerns regarding referee bias and accountability.

PGMOL aware of new video of embattled ref Coote

The PGMOL has suspended referee David Coote amid allegations and an ongoing investigation into inappropriate conduct.

David Coote is 'Captain Sensible' - former ref Walton surprised by controversy

Peter Walton describes David Coote as 'Captain Sensible' and expresses surprise at his scandal involving derogatory remarks about Liverpool.
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#var

English Premier League football clubs vote to keep VAR despite criticism

Semiautomated offside technology to be introduced next season to improve VAR efficiency in the English Premier League.

FIFA plans to expand trial of VAR-style challenges

FIFA seeks IFAB approval to expand trials of the Football Video Support system, allowing coaches to challenge decisions during matches.

Why we saw the worst of VAR this weekend with disallowed winning 'goal'

VAR continues to cause controversy in Premier League decisions, impacting fan experiences and perceptions of officiating.

Prem admits to VAR error before Ten Hag sacking

VAR wrongly awarded West Ham a penalty leading to Manchester United's defeat and Erik ten Hag's subsequent firing.

Wolves set to fail in bid to scrap Premier League VAR

Premier League clubs unlikely to scrap VAR, but in-game announcements to be introduced.

Unpacking Rice's red card for Arsenal; did De Ligt get lucky?

VAR adds complexity to Premier League decisions, highlighting the nuances in foul play and officiating.
The Decan Rice red card incident showcases the challenges of consistent officiating in football.

English Premier League football clubs vote to keep VAR despite criticism

Semiautomated offside technology to be introduced next season to improve VAR efficiency in the English Premier League.

FIFA plans to expand trial of VAR-style challenges

FIFA seeks IFAB approval to expand trials of the Football Video Support system, allowing coaches to challenge decisions during matches.

Why we saw the worst of VAR this weekend with disallowed winning 'goal'

VAR continues to cause controversy in Premier League decisions, impacting fan experiences and perceptions of officiating.

Prem admits to VAR error before Ten Hag sacking

VAR wrongly awarded West Ham a penalty leading to Manchester United's defeat and Erik ten Hag's subsequent firing.

Wolves set to fail in bid to scrap Premier League VAR

Premier League clubs unlikely to scrap VAR, but in-game announcements to be introduced.

Unpacking Rice's red card for Arsenal; did De Ligt get lucky?

VAR adds complexity to Premier League decisions, highlighting the nuances in foul play and officiating.
The Decan Rice red card incident showcases the challenges of consistent officiating in football.
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#premier-league

Match-by-match: David Coote's Liverpool games as referee and VAR

Liverpool's match against Burnley highlighted controversial referee decisions impacting the game and manager Jurgen Klopp’s subsequent critique of officiating and team performance.

Who is the referee and VAR for Ipswich vs Liverpool?

Ipswich faces a challenging first match in the Premier League against Liverpool, who are adjusting under new management.
Tim Robinson is officiating the clash, with VAR duties held by Stuart Attwell.

FA contacts O'Neil after comments about officials

Gary O'Neil raises concerns about unconscious bias among referees favoring bigger clubs after Wolves' match against Manchester City.

Mikel Arteta slams 'amazing' Declan Rice red card in Brighton draw

Mikel Arteta was stunned by Declan Rice's sending off, criticizing the inconsistency in officiating during the match against Brighton.

Michael Oliver torn to shreds by Arsenal fans after yet another red card gift to Man City

Referee Michael Oliver faces backlash for questionable decisions during the Manchester City vs. Arsenal match, particularly regarding the red card issued to Leandro Trossard.

Liverpool legend questions controversial Declan Rice red

Referee's consistency questioned regarding Declan Rice's red card during Arsenal's draw with Brighton.

Match-by-match: David Coote's Liverpool games as referee and VAR

Liverpool's match against Burnley highlighted controversial referee decisions impacting the game and manager Jurgen Klopp’s subsequent critique of officiating and team performance.

Who is the referee and VAR for Ipswich vs Liverpool?

Ipswich faces a challenging first match in the Premier League against Liverpool, who are adjusting under new management.
Tim Robinson is officiating the clash, with VAR duties held by Stuart Attwell.

FA contacts O'Neil after comments about officials

Gary O'Neil raises concerns about unconscious bias among referees favoring bigger clubs after Wolves' match against Manchester City.

Mikel Arteta slams 'amazing' Declan Rice red card in Brighton draw

Mikel Arteta was stunned by Declan Rice's sending off, criticizing the inconsistency in officiating during the match against Brighton.

Michael Oliver torn to shreds by Arsenal fans after yet another red card gift to Man City

Referee Michael Oliver faces backlash for questionable decisions during the Manchester City vs. Arsenal match, particularly regarding the red card issued to Leandro Trossard.

Liverpool legend questions controversial Declan Rice red

Referee's consistency questioned regarding Declan Rice's red card during Arsenal's draw with Brighton.
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#pgmol

Coote in the act: Halsey, Attwell and other great referee controversies

Former referee Mark Halsey claimed PGMOL pressured him to lie about a match incident to facilitate punishment.

Steinhaus-Webb, head of women's refereeing in England, set to join Fifa

Bibi Steinhaus-Webb is leaving her role to join Fifa, having significantly advanced women's refereeing in England through her leadership.

Coote in the act: Halsey, Attwell and other great referee controversies

Former referee Mark Halsey claimed PGMOL pressured him to lie about a match incident to facilitate punishment.

Steinhaus-Webb, head of women's refereeing in England, set to join Fifa

Bibi Steinhaus-Webb is leaving her role to join Fifa, having significantly advanced women's refereeing in England through her leadership.
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#arsenal

"Farcical" red card for Arsenal's Declan Rice won't be seen again this season, says expert

The red card issued to Declan Rice was a significant overreaction by referee Chris Kavanagh, affecting Arsenal's performance against Brighton.

Arsenal have lost their fluency and degaard's return won't solve it all | Barney Ronay

Arsenal's defeat hinged on controversial penalty decisions, highlighting inconsistencies in officiating while questioning the overall impact of luck versus performance.

Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal's second leg mindset after 'giving' Bayern two goals

Arsenal needs to improve performance in Munich after giving two goals away to Bayern in the first leg.
In the Champions League, avoiding mistakes is crucial as even small errors can lead to severe consequences.

"Farcical" red card for Arsenal's Declan Rice won't be seen again this season, says expert

The red card issued to Declan Rice was a significant overreaction by referee Chris Kavanagh, affecting Arsenal's performance against Brighton.

Arsenal have lost their fluency and degaard's return won't solve it all | Barney Ronay

Arsenal's defeat hinged on controversial penalty decisions, highlighting inconsistencies in officiating while questioning the overall impact of luck versus performance.

Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal's second leg mindset after 'giving' Bayern two goals

Arsenal needs to improve performance in Munich after giving two goals away to Bayern in the first leg.
In the Champions League, avoiding mistakes is crucial as even small errors can lead to severe consequences.
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#career-transition

Trailblazing referee Welch retires from officiating

Rebecca Welch, the first female Premier League referee, retires to focus on nurturing future women's officiating talent.

David Beckham's former teammate set to become professional referee

Chris Birchall, former teammate of David Beckham, is transitioning from player to professional referee after retiring from football.

Trailblazing referee Welch retires from officiating

Rebecca Welch, the first female Premier League referee, retires to focus on nurturing future women's officiating talent.

David Beckham's former teammate set to become professional referee

Chris Birchall, former teammate of David Beckham, is transitioning from player to professional referee after retiring from football.
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Football has culture issue, says ex-ref amid strike

Abuse faced by referees in football has created a concerning culture, leading to resignations and solidarity movements among grassroots leagues.
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Slavko Vincic will referee Bayern Munich's Champions League showdown against FC Barcelona

Bayern Munich often encounters questionable refereeing in Champions League matches, impacting their performance. They look to overcome this against FC Barcelona.

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane laments the foul that injured him not resulting in a card

Kane criticized the officiating after a foul he received went unpunished, noting inconsistencies in card usage in recent football.

Toni Kroos surprisingly had supportive words for his old side Bayern Munich following their Champions League exit against Real Madrid

Toni Kroos criticizes Bayern Munich's handling of offside call in match against Real Madrid.

Slavko Vincic will referee Bayern Munich's Champions League showdown against FC Barcelona

Bayern Munich often encounters questionable refereeing in Champions League matches, impacting their performance. They look to overcome this against FC Barcelona.

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane laments the foul that injured him not resulting in a card

Kane criticized the officiating after a foul he received went unpunished, noting inconsistencies in card usage in recent football.

Toni Kroos surprisingly had supportive words for his old side Bayern Munich following their Champions League exit against Real Madrid

Toni Kroos criticizes Bayern Munich's handling of offside call in match against Real Madrid.
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#goal-line-technology

Chelsea boss calls for goal-line technology in WSL

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor calls for goal-line technology in women's football to aid referee decision-making and ensure fair outcomes.

Bompastor wants goalline technology in WSL - Soccer News

Sonia Bompastor advocates for the introduction of goal-line technology in women's football to improve refereeing accuracy following a controversial goal in a match.

Chelsea boss calls for goal-line technology in WSL

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor calls for goal-line technology in women's football to aid referee decision-making and ensure fair outcomes.

Bompastor wants goalline technology in WSL - Soccer News

Sonia Bompastor advocates for the introduction of goal-line technology in women's football to improve refereeing accuracy following a controversial goal in a match.
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O'Neil questions big guy' bias after controversial City goal sinks Wolves

O'Neil questioned whether referees have a subconscious bias favoring larger teams like Manchester City after a controversial match ending.

What Being a Division 1 Soccer Ref Taught me About Leadership | Entrepreneur

Lessons from refereeing soccer have significantly influenced my leadership style in business, particularly the importance of maintaining composure under pressure.
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Tech is already making this Olympics a mess

Technology mishaps are disrupting the Olympics, including drone spying incident and delayed referee decisions.

Referee denied Bayern Munich a penalty against Arsenal to not punish "a kid's mistake"

Tired minds lead to silly decisions.
Referee's controversial decision in Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal match.

Haven't got time for the pain: Bayern Munich's Max Eberl says referee admitted error after game-changing mistake

Sometimes, a sorry does not solve anything.

Crew's Nancy fumes after missed penalty in shootout Campeones Cup loss - ESPN

Nancy questions referee's call on Amundsen's penalty kick due to goalkeeper's violation, emphasizing the need for consistency in officiating rules.

Scottish referees' chief Allan to step down in summer

Scotland's head of referees Crawford Allan is leaving his post at the end of the season amidst ongoing VAR controversies.
SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell acknowledges the need for better VAR processes and aims to reduce pressure on match officials and VAR operators.

Tech is already making this Olympics a mess

Technology mishaps are disrupting the Olympics, including drone spying incident and delayed referee decisions.

Referee denied Bayern Munich a penalty against Arsenal to not punish "a kid's mistake"

Tired minds lead to silly decisions.
Referee's controversial decision in Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal match.

Haven't got time for the pain: Bayern Munich's Max Eberl says referee admitted error after game-changing mistake

Sometimes, a sorry does not solve anything.

Crew's Nancy fumes after missed penalty in shootout Campeones Cup loss - ESPN

Nancy questions referee's call on Amundsen's penalty kick due to goalkeeper's violation, emphasizing the need for consistency in officiating rules.

Scottish referees' chief Allan to step down in summer

Scotland's head of referees Crawford Allan is leaving his post at the end of the season amidst ongoing VAR controversies.
SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell acknowledges the need for better VAR processes and aims to reduce pressure on match officials and VAR operators.
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Wall of conspiratorial rage must not hide the beauty of Arsenal's defending | Barney Ronay

Michael Oliver's controversial referee appointment raises questions about officiating integrity amid political connections to the UAE.

Euro '24 review finds Germany denied crucial pen

Germany should have been awarded a penalty for handball in their quarterfinal against Spain, per UEFA's Referees' Committee.

'More tactical' - how referees are changing in the WSL

Referees in the Women's Super League must adapt tactically to the rising quality of players and increasing demands of the game.

Trailblazing assistant referee O'Neill retires

Michelle O'Neill retires after an illustrious officiating career, including historic roles at World Cups and the Olympic Games.

Tuchel's anger at the referee made sense, but here's why he was wrong to do it

Referee's decision in Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich match caused controversy.
The philosophical debate between strict application of rules and enforcing the spirit of the law.

Knicks Bulletin: "Great call. Next question."

Thibodeau criticizes refereeing in loss against Houston
Thibodeau praises Precious Achiuwa's performance and versatility
Thibodeau reflects on Evan Fournier's time with the team

'I was waving at Martinelli!' - Mikel Arteta laughs off latest yellow card controversy

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta downplayed his latest booking and joked about it during an interview.
Arteta has faced criticism for his conduct towards referees this season.

Arsenal boss Arteta cleared of misconduct charge

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has avoided punishment from the Football Association after his comments about refereeing.
An independent Regulatory Commission found that the charge against Arteta was not proven.

Quick Match Recap: Manchester City Draw Scousers, 1-1

Manchester City gets a draw at home despite defensive and refereeing issues.
City played a solid match with control and chances created.

Harry Maguire urges Premier League into action amid flurry of 'ridiculous' VAR calls

Harry Maguire expresses frustration with the number of soft penalties given in football.
Maguire calls for the Premier League to set the standard for refereeing across the globe.

Vinicius Junior lucky to avoid red card after UCL final dive

Vinicius Junior was fortunate to avoid a red card during the 2024 UEFA Champions League final.
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