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Soccer (FIFA)

Championship clubs reject bringing in VAR next season

Soccer (FIFA)

VAR review: Should Arsenal's Gabriel have been sent off for headbutt?

English Premier League

75% of fans oppose VAR in Premier League, says FSA

FC Barcelona

'What's the point of VAR?' - Is it time to make changes or scrap it altogether?

Why do we have VAR? - Flick questions officials after Pubill avoids red card - Soccer News

Hansi Flick questioned the effectiveness of VAR after a controversial handball incident during Barcelona's loss to Atletico Madrid.

5 hours ago

'Turning football into rubble' - fury over VAR ruling

A controversial VAR decision led to chaos in the Asian Champions League semi-finals, resulting in a referee needing police escort off the pitch.

1 day ago

Championship clubs reject bringing in VAR next season

Championship clubs rejected the introduction of Football Video Support for next season, citing concerns over costs and impact on the game.

VAR review: Should Arsenal's Gabriel have been sent off for headbutt?

VAR decisions in the Premier League are based on the referee's judgment and communication, often leading to controversy.

75% of fans oppose VAR in Premier League, says FSA

Three-quarters of Premier League fans oppose the use of VAR, citing negative impacts on matchday experience and goal celebrations.

FC Barcelona

'What's the point of VAR?' - Is it time to make changes or scrap it altogether?

Why do we have VAR? - Flick questions officials after Pubill avoids red card - Soccer News

Hansi Flick questioned the effectiveness of VAR after a controversial handball incident during Barcelona's loss to Atletico Madrid.

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1 day ago

EFL clubs reject VAR challenge system for Championship

EFL clubs rejected the introduction of a video assistant referee challenge system for the Championship next season after a majority consultation.

Law

1 hour ago

Michail Antonio faces ban for failing to name driver

Michail Antonio faces a driving ban for failing to identify the driver of his speeding Lamborghini.

Winning Champions League easier than LaLiga - Arbeloa blames officials for Madrids woes - Soccer News

Alvaro Arbeloa believes winning LaLiga is more challenging for Real Madrid than the Champions League due to refereeing issues.

Real Madrid

Real Madrid player blames referee for defeat against Bayern Munich

Arbeloa describes Madrids Champions League exit as an injustice after Camavinga red - Soccer News

Real Madrid felt injustice after Eduardo Camavinga's red card impacted their Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich.

Winning Champions League easier than LaLiga - Arbeloa blames officials for Madrids woes - Soccer News

Alvaro Arbeloa believes winning LaLiga is more challenging for Real Madrid than the Champions League due to refereeing issues.

Real Madrid player blames referee for defeat against Bayern Munich

Dani Carvajal blames the referee for Real Madrid's defeat to Bayern Munich despite controversial goals and poor team performance.

Arbeloa describes Madrids Champions League exit as an injustice after Camavinga red - Soccer News

Real Madrid felt injustice after Eduardo Camavinga's red card impacted their Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich.

Will MLB ever get to a fully-automatic strike zone?

Two challenges in ABS implementation are insufficient, leading to a likely increase in the number of challenges in the future.

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5 hours ago

Reports: Escorts and laughing gas - Milan and Inter players linked to latest Serie A scandal

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, around 50 Serie A players - including some from Milan and Inter - were involved as customers. The Milan Court are investigating things at the request of the Public Prosecutor's Office, and four people were placed under house arrest.

AC Milan

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FC Barcelona

Eric Garcia talks red card vs Atletico, refereeing, La Liga title, Real Madrid - 'Difficult to understand' | Barca Universal

FC Barcelona

Barcelona interim president explains complaint to UEFA on refereeing: 'It reflects our indignation' | Barca Universal

Barcelona file fresh UEFA complaint over Champions League refs

Barcelona filed a second complaint to UEFA over refereeing errors in their Champions League exit to Atlético Madrid.

FC Barcelona

Barca say refereeing 'errors' cost them semi-final spot

Chaos at Barcelona as Joan Laporta escalates refereeing controversy directly to UEFA president | Barca Universal

Barcelona's president Joan Laporta expressed immense anger over controversial refereeing decisions in their Champions League exit against Atletico Madrid.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Barcelona appeal to UEFA over Laws of Game failure in Champions League exit

Barcelona has lodged another complaint with UEFA regarding refereeing decisions in their Champions League quarterfinal against Atletico Madrid.

FC Barcelona

Eric Garcia talks red card vs Atletico, refereeing, La Liga title, Real Madrid - 'Difficult to understand' | Barca Universal

FC Barcelona

Barcelona interim president explains complaint to UEFA on refereeing: 'It reflects our indignation' | Barca Universal

Barcelona file fresh UEFA complaint over Champions League refs

Barcelona filed a second complaint to UEFA over refereeing errors in their Champions League exit to Atlético Madrid.

Barca say refereeing 'errors' cost them semi-final spot

Barcelona claims refereeing errors led to their Champions League exit, causing significant harm to the club.

FC Barcelona

Chaos at Barcelona as Joan Laporta escalates refereeing controversy directly to UEFA president | Barca Universal

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Barcelona appeal to UEFA over Laws of Game failure in Champions League exit

Barcelona has lodged another complaint with UEFA regarding refereeing decisions in their Champions League quarterfinal against Atletico Madrid.

Science

Redesigned ball could reduce heading impact - scientists

Should Gabriel have been sent off for Haaland clash?

The physical confrontation between Erling Haaland and Gabriel highlighted the subjective nature of violent conduct in football officiating.

Science

Redesigned ball could reduce heading impact - scientists

Should Gabriel have been sent off for Haaland clash?

The physical confrontation between Erling Haaland and Gabriel highlighted the subjective nature of violent conduct in football officiating.

FA probes alleged discriminatory remark to referee

The FA is investigating an alleged discriminatory remark made towards referee Sunny Singh Gill during a National League match.

Arsenal

fromwww.fourfourtwo.com

'Lisandro Martinez's sending off against Leeds was terrible. That's not what VAR is for. Get a former player in the VAR room with the referees. If you know the game, you know it's not deliberate' Clinton Morrison's Top Top Column

Hugo Ekitike will miss the World Cup due to an Achilles injury, impacting France and Liverpool significantly.

Canada news

fromwww.fourfourtwo.com

World Cup 2026: Every referee at the tournament

FIFA has announced the officials for the 2026 World Cup, including 52 referees, 88 assistant referees, and 30 video match officials.

Michael Carrick 'massively disappointed' with referee decisions against Man United

Michael Carrick expressed disappointment over recent refereeing decisions affecting Manchester United's squad for the Chelsea match.

Manchester United

"We are disappointed and did not agree with it" - Manchester United boss Michael Carrick on Lisandro Martinez red card against Leeds (Video) - Soccer News

Manchester United

Carrick slams one of the worst decisions after Martinez red card - Soccer News

Michael Carrick 'massively disappointed' with referee decisions against Man United

Michael Carrick expressed disappointment over recent refereeing decisions affecting Manchester United's squad for the Chelsea match.

"We are disappointed and did not agree with it" - Manchester United boss Michael Carrick on Lisandro Martinez red card against Leeds (Video) - Soccer News

Manchester United lost to Leeds United at Old Trafford, with Lisandro Martinez receiving a red card that will suspend him for the next match.

Carrick slams one of the worst decisions after Martinez red card - Soccer News

Michael Carrick criticized the red card decision for Lisandro Martinez as one of the worst he's seen during Manchester United's defeat to Leeds United.

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#uefa

fromThe Local Germany

UEFA probe after photographers injured at Bayern-Real game

UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings after fans injured photographers during Bayern Munich's quarter-final match against Real Madrid.

FC Barcelona

'They've caused us serious harm' - Barcelona explain reason for Champions League referee complaint

fromThe Local Germany

UEFA probe after photographers injured at Bayern-Real game

UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings after fans injured photographers during Bayern Munich's quarter-final match against Real Madrid.

FC Barcelona

'They've caused us serious harm' - Barcelona explain reason for Champions League referee complaint

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16 hours ago

Chaos reigns in Asian Champions League after VAR intervenes over substitution

Shabab Al Ahli's hopes of becoming champions of Asia had just come to an end in the penultimate stage of the tournament with a 1-0 loss, but they were adamant that tie should have been headed for extra-time after their 92nd-minute equaliser was disallowed.

Soccer (FIFA)

Stewart banned from Hampden over referee criticism - gossip

Michael Stewart criticized the SFA for silencing dissent after being banned from Hampden Park for his remarks on referees.

Media industry

Football is a game of opinions - so why did the SFA ban BBC's Michael Stewart?

Criticism of refereeing in Scottish football can lead to bans for pundits, as seen with Michael Stewart's exclusion by the SFA.

New York Rangers

Stewart banned from Hampden over referee criticism - gossip

Michael Stewart criticized the SFA for silencing dissent after being banned from Hampden Park for his remarks on referees.

Media industry

Football is a game of opinions - so why did the SFA ban BBC's Michael Stewart?

Criticism of refereeing in Scottish football can lead to bans for pundits, as seen with Michael Stewart's exclusion by the SFA.

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#bayern-munich

Bayern Munich's Harry Kane scoffs at Real Madrid complaints over UCL referee performance

Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 6-4 on aggregate in a controversial Champions League quarterfinal match.

'You saw the situation yourself' - Antonio Rudiger bitter with match officials in Bayern Munich loss

Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 4-3 despite controversial officiating affecting the match outcome.

Real Madrid

Real Madrid players berate referee as he tries to leave pitch vs. Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich eliminated Real Madrid from the Champions League with a 4-3 victory, resulting in a 6-4 aggregate score.

Real Madrid

'It was deserved' - Bayern Munich star says Eduardo Camavinga had red card coming to him

Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 4-3, advancing to the Champions League semifinals with a 6-4 aggregate score.

Bayern Munich's Harry Kane scoffs at Real Madrid complaints over UCL referee performance

Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 6-4 on aggregate in a controversial Champions League quarterfinal match.

'You saw the situation yourself' - Antonio Rudiger bitter with match officials in Bayern Munich loss

Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 4-3 despite controversial officiating affecting the match outcome.

Real Madrid players berate referee as he tries to leave pitch vs. Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich eliminated Real Madrid from the Champions League with a 4-3 victory, resulting in a 6-4 aggregate score.

'It was deserved' - Bayern Munich star says Eduardo Camavinga had red card coming to him

Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 4-3, advancing to the Champions League semifinals with a 6-4 aggregate score.

FC Barcelona

Barcelona file fresh complaint to UEFA after Champions League exit and call for referee improvements

FC Barcelona

Official: Barcelona file another complaint with UEFA over refereeing vs Atletico Madrid | Barca Universal

FC Barcelona

Atletico Madrid star comments on Barcelona's denied penalty appeal - 'UEFA has already given its version' | Barca Universal

FC Barcelona

Official: Barcelona file complaint with UEFA over controversial refereeing in Atletico clash | Barca Universal

FC Barcelona

Barcelona file fresh complaint to UEFA after Champions League exit and call for referee improvements

FC Barcelona

Official: Barcelona file another complaint with UEFA over refereeing vs Atletico Madrid | Barca Universal

FC Barcelona

Atletico Madrid star comments on Barcelona's denied penalty appeal - 'UEFA has already given its version' | Barca Universal

FC Barcelona

Official: Barcelona file complaint with UEFA over controversial refereeing in Atletico clash | Barca Universal

Should hair pulling in football be violent conduct?

Hair pulling in football consistently results in red cards and three-match bans, raising concerns about the severity of such punishments.

Officials correct not to give Amad penalty - panel

The KMI Panel ruled no penalty for Manchester United's Amad Diallo despite contact from Bournemouth's Truffert, citing insufficient impact for a foul.

Referee and VAR errors increase in Premier League

Refereeing mistakes in the Premier League have increased this season, with 54 errors reported, including 18 VAR mistakes, matching last season's total.

Should hair pulling in football be violent conduct?

Hair pulling in football consistently results in red cards and three-match bans, raising concerns about the severity of such punishments.

Officials correct not to give Amad penalty - panel

The KMI Panel ruled no penalty for Manchester United's Amad Diallo despite contact from Bournemouth's Truffert, citing insufficient impact for a foul.

Referee and VAR errors increase in Premier League

Refereeing mistakes in the Premier League have increased this season, with 54 errors reported, including 18 VAR mistakes, matching last season's total.

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9 hours ago

What is the biggest football scoreline without anyone grabbing a hat-trick? | The Knowledge

QPR scored six goals against Pompey with three players netting doubles, raising questions about high-scoring games without hat-tricks.

#champions-league

Arbeloa: 'Unfair' Camavinga red card cost Real Madrid

Real Madrid's defeat to Bayern Munich was significantly impacted by Edouardo Camavinga's red card, leading to a 4-3 loss in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Real Madrid fume at 'joke' Camavinga red card against Bayern

Camavinga's red card was pivotal in Real Madrid's elimination from the Champions League by Bayern Munich.

Real Madrid boss says referees missed important calls in loss to Bayern Munich

Real Madrid's coach criticized refereeing decisions after a loss to Bayern Munich, emphasizing the need for focus on team performance instead.

Soccer (FIFA)

VAR hands Atalanta winning pen after bloody foul by Dortmund

Atalanta overcame a 2-0 first-leg deficit to defeat Borussia Dortmund 4-3 on aggregate, advancing to the Champions League round of 16 with a dramatic penalty in the eighth minute of stoppage time.

Arbeloa: 'Unfair' Camavinga red card cost Real Madrid

Real Madrid's defeat to Bayern Munich was significantly impacted by Edouardo Camavinga's red card, leading to a 4-3 loss in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Real Madrid fume at 'joke' Camavinga red card against Bayern

Camavinga's red card was pivotal in Real Madrid's elimination from the Champions League by Bayern Munich.

Real Madrid boss says referees missed important calls in loss to Bayern Munich

Real Madrid's coach criticized refereeing decisions after a loss to Bayern Munich, emphasizing the need for focus on team performance instead.

Soccer (FIFA)

VAR hands Atalanta winning pen after bloody foul by Dortmund

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First 'daylight' offside goal scored in Canada

The first goal under the daylight offside rule was scored in Canada, allowing a goal that would have been disallowed under standard rules.

Watch: First 'daylight' offside goal scored in Canadian Premier League

The experimental 'daylight' offside law was first applied in Canada, allowing Alejandro Diaz's goal to stand despite traditional offside rules.

Bellingham lashes out on 'joke' red card as Madrid crash out of Champions League

Jude Bellingham criticized the red card given to Eduardo Camavinga during Real Madrid's match against Bayern Munich, calling it a joke.

France politics

'The longest VAR check in history' - now African football needs to move on

Morocco's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final victory over Senegal was overturned two months later due to controversial refereeing decisions and VAR issues, overshadowing the tournament's record-breaking attendance and global viewership.

It isnt in the spirit of the game - Kovac fumes at first Hoffenheim penalty decision - Soccer News

Niko Kovac criticized the penalty decision against Dortmund, stating it was unfair due to an injury to a player during the play.

US news

fromBuzzFeed

A Referee Was Decapitated - And 10 Other Shocking Crimes Athletes Committed During Games

Athletes have committed serious crimes during competition, including assault, cheating, and violence that resulted in career-ending injuries and tragic consequences.

Tudor charged over 'home referee' claim

Igor Tudor was charged with misconduct for claiming referee Thomas Bramall favored Fulham in Tottenham's 2-1 Premier League loss, specifically disputing a goal he believed resulted from a foul.

Marc Pubill breaks his silence on controversial penalty decision during Barcelona's clash with Atletico

Marc Pubill defended the decision not to award a penalty against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final against Barcelona.

fromwww.fourfourtwo.com

VAR is getting worse: Leeds United and Newcastle decisions given incorrectly says Premier League panel

The Premier League's KMI panel identified 18 VAR errors this season, including missed penalties for Leeds, incorrect red cards for Newcastle and Leeds players, and officiating mistakes affecting match outcomes.

Red card confusion & contentious calls - VAR's 'bad day at office'

England's friendly against Uruguay ended in a controversial 1-1 draw with questionable officiating decisions.

Juventus

More VAR challenge trials expected during review

FIFA's referees chief announces a two-year VAR review with further trials of a challenge system allowing coaches two challenges per match, already being tested in Italy, Malta, and Spain.

AC Milan

fromSempreMilan

Why Fullkrug's penalty wasn't retaken despite obvious encroachment

Encroachment causes retake only if it interferes with rebound/taker; keeper off his line matters only if it clearly alters a missed shot.

Ref head seeks talks with clubs over 'DOGSO' reds

Willie Collum emphasizes the need for consistency in red card decisions related to denial of a goalscoring opportunity throughout the season.

Soccer (FIFA)

Referee and assistant stood down after FA Cup mistakes

Soccer (FIFA)

Kavanagh stood down from Premier League round after errors in Villa loss to Newcastle

Ref head seeks talks with clubs over 'DOGSO' reds

Willie Collum emphasizes the need for consistency in red card decisions related to denial of a goalscoring opportunity throughout the season.

Soccer (FIFA)

Referee and assistant stood down after FA Cup mistakes

Soccer (FIFA)

Kavanagh stood down from Premier League round after errors in Villa loss to Newcastle

Experienced referees assigned to Cremonese-Milan after recent controversy

Davide Massa, an experienced 44-year-old referee with over 200 games officiated, has been appointed for AC Milan's match against Cremonese to minimize officiating errors that have plagued Milan's season.

Uefa calls leagues to summit over 'microscopic' VAR

UEFA is convening Europe's top leagues to standardize VAR usage and reset it to intervene only in clear, obvious errors rather than microscopic decisions.

UEFA calls for VAR summit amid growing concerns

UEFA is convening a summit with Europe's five major leagues to address inconsistent VAR usage and reduce over-interventionist decisions across competitions.

How can football's lawmakers fix the corner chaos?

Corner kicks in the Premier League are increasingly dominated by physical grappling and pushing, with referees struggling to manage the chaos and enforce rules effectively.

Football Daily | Refereeing is stuck in a frustrating feedback loop, with no easy way out

One poor decision is forgivable, two is careless, but there were a hat-trick of howlers, with Tammy Abraham clearly offside for Aston Villa's opener. Lucas Digne needed his own dedicated review booth, escaping with a yellow card for an agricultural tackle on Jacob Murphy and avoiding a penalty for handball. Officials ruled that Digne handled the ball outside the penalty area, an impressive feat given that he both took off and landed inside the box as he jumped to block a cross.

Soccer (FIFA)

'Howard Webb, where are you?' - How we can stop VAR ruining football

Referees must enforce fouling rules consistently at corners and set-plays by issuing penalties and red cards, as current inconsistent enforcement encourages poor defending and undermines the sport's integrity.

VAR official hit with harsh punishment after Girona vs Barcelona drama | Barca Universal

VAR official David Galvez Rascon suspended indefinitely after failing to recommend review of a clear foul on Jules Kounde, affecting Girona's 2-1 goal.

Judging new rule changes ahead of World Cup: Is more VAR a good thing?

Football's governing body implements rule changes starting July 1, including VAR expansion for corners and second yellow cards, plus measures to counter match-disruption tactics, effective at the 2026 World Cup.

Handball, offside, VAR - is football too complicated?

Football's complexity has increased due to confusing rule interpretations, particularly handball laws, offside decisions, and VAR implementation, making the sport difficult for supporters to follow.

Referees get a hard time but they have got the big calls right in the past couple of weeks

Referees must distinguish between material holding that prevents play and mutual pushing in penalty areas, with consistency and context determining whether to award fouls or allow play to continue.

'Scottish VAR is a mess', says Scotland's McGinn

Oscar Priestman was red carded after he impeded Lyall Cameron as he was through on goal, allowing Aberdeen forward Kevin Nisbet to find the bottom corner from the resulting free-kick. Dons debutant Dennis Geiger's high and wild tackle to the groin of Lukas Fadinger eventually resulted in a dismissal and numerical parity but Well's Liam Gordon was ordered off moments after the restart for a foul on Toyosi Olusanya.

Soccer (FIFA)