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Premier League claims VAR has IMPROVED with just two mistakes since start of...
REFS’ chief Howard Webb believes Prem whistlers HAVE got better this season — and he has stats to prove it.The first two months of this campaign have seen more moans and even allegations of bias from...
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Roy Keane’s stunned reaction as he discovers Fifa are trialling bold rule...
ROY KEANE provided a brilliant response when Howard Webb revealed that Fifa are trialling a bold rule change that he suggested.Former Premier League referee Webb, 53, joined Keane and Co for a...
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Rugby to have two DIFFERENT red cards for Autumn Internationals as rule never...
RUGBY is set to introduce a second red card as part of a never-before-seen rule.The new card will be trialled in the 2024 Autumn Nations Series.Referees are set to get a new red card in rugbyRexThere...
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‘Referee’s got a chin on him’ say shocked fans after official accidentally...
SHOCKED fans saw a referee whacked flush on the jaw by a heavyweight fighter amid a controversial climax to a title eliminator.Franklin Ignatius accidentally caught official Victor Loughlin in the face...
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‘I have MAJOR doubts over Arsenal star William Saliba’s red card for three...
I HAD major doubts over William Saliba’s red card and would have stayed with referee Rob Jones’ on-field decision of a caution.The Arsenal defender fouled Bournemouth striker Evanilson but was it a...
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Willie Collum reveals moment he didn’t leave his house for TEN DAYS and why...
HE’S been public enemy No 1, the man fans love to hate, but former whistler Willie Collum has been a key figure in the Scottish game for years.Here he reveals how becoming a referee saved him,...
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Man Utd legend facing FA charge after ‘furious tunnel-bust up’ with referee...
MANCHESTER UNITED chief Darren Fletcher faces an FA charge after claims of a fiery tunnel bust-up with officials.United were furious as defender Matthijs de Ligt was ordered off the Old Trafford pitch...
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Shocking moment assistant referee is hit by lighter launched from stands...
AN assistant referee was hit by a missile thrown from the stands at the end of a match.A third-tier game between CF Montanesa and CE L’Hospitalet turned ugly as fans made their feelings clear.An object...
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‘We don’t want goals ruled out for those situations’ says ex-Premier League...
A FORMER Premier League referee has hinted at clubs making a major tactical change following John Stones’ winner for Manchester City because “we don’t want goals ruled out for those situations”.Mark...
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Man City’s winner is another kick in the teeth for the Prem’s sole voice of...
JUST because you’re paranoid, it doesn’t mean they’re not after you.As Wolves boss Gary O’Neil continues to realise.Wolves were the club who raged against the machines and forced a vote among Premier...
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Gary O’Neil at centre of FA probe after Wolves boss claimed refs have...
THE FA have launched a probe into Gary O’Neil’s claims that refs have a “subconscious” bias to the Prem’s big clubs.Wolves boss O’Neil has been contacted by football chiefs after his post-match...
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Arsenal benefit from more LENIENT referee decisions than rivals, stats show –...
STATS show that Arsenal are actually treated LENIENTLY by referees, despite their red card woes.The Gunners have picked up THREE red cards in just eight Premier League games so far this season –...
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Atletico Madrid suffer ‘worst VAR decision ever’ as fans fume at ‘robbery of...
ATLETICO MADRID fans and boss Diego Simeone have been left fuming after they conceded a harsh-looking penalty during their Champions League clash with Lille.Madrid were looking to get back to winning...
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Premier League table without VAR revealed with Man City two points worse off...
THE Premier League table would look very different if VAR wasn’t in use.Several fans, players and managers have criticised the use of the technology since it was introduced to England’s top division...
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Referee ‘APOLOGISED’ to FCSB over disallowed goal against Rangers
WHISTLE-HAPPY ref Marco di Bello has said SORRY for disallowing the goal that could have sent Rangers into meltdown.The Italian blew for a foul when keeper Jack Butland was robbed inside two minutes to...
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Jose Mourinho creates ‘football heritage’ with outrageously sarcastic...
JOSE MOURINHO gave a sarcastic interview after being sent off during Fenerbahce’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United last night.The Portuguese manager, 61, threw a touchline tantrum when his side were...
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Iconic ex-Premier League referee warns Arsenal that officials have cottoned...
FORMER Premier League referee Peter Walton has warned Arsenal that officials are aware of their tactics.The Gunners currently sit four points behind leaders Liverpool and three off champions Manchester...
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Heartwarming moment Premier League referee surprises kids by taking charge of...
PREMIER LEAGUE referee Simon Hooper dropped down more than a few divisions to referee a KIDS game in Manchester last weekend.Hooper, 42, has been refereeing in England’s top flight since...
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Championship clash temporarily suspended after bizarre moment man flies over...
THE CHAMPIONSHIP clash between Coventry and Luton was temporarily suspended when a person FLEW over the ground.Referee, Robert Madley, called a halt to proceedings when somebody was seen paragliding...
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Uefa issue two referees with huge bans after drunkenly taking road sign...
UEFA have banned two referees for drunkenly taking a road sign before a Champions League clash.Bartosz Frankowski and Tomasz Musial were arrested in the Polish city of Lubin back in August.GettyUefa...
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‘I wouldn’t want to be the VAR’ gasps Mike Dean as Aston Villa goal...
BAFFLED Mike Dean was left puzzled as Aston Villa had a goal ruled out by VAR in controversial circumstances. The former Premier League referee was in the Sky Sports studio on Soccer Saturday to...
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Dundee boss Tony Docherty FUMES over St Johnstone winner –‘where is the...
TONY DOCHERTY last night branded VAR pointless after Nicky Clark’s controversial Tayside derby winner.Ref Kevin Clancy stuck with his original decision to award St Johnstone‘s goal after VAR offside...
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LaLiga ref exposed as secret Real Madrid fan by a PARROT live on TV as...
FORMER LaLiga referee Pajares Paz was left squirming after being exposed by his pet PARROT on live TV.And fans believe the exotic bird’s blunder confirmed Paz as a secret Real Madrid fan.Retired ref...
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Premier League release statement on controversial West Ham penalty as Man Utd...
THE PREMIER LEAGUE have released a statement explaining the award of West Ham’s controversial penalty against Manchester United.Referee David Coote did not give a spot kick after Matthijs de Ligt came...
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Arsenal fans furious with Anthony Taylor for ‘worst decision ever seen’ to...
ARSENAL fans were left fuming after they were denied a late winner against Liverpool.The Gunners have been unhappy about several refereeing decisions this season, particularly the red cards to Declan...
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Chelsea facing huge fine after becoming first Premier League team in history...
CHELSEA are set to be hit with a record-breaking fine after making Premier League history.Enzo Maresca‘s side secured a 2-1 win over Newcastle on Sunday courtesy of goals from Nicolas Jackson and Cole...
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Man Utd coach Darren Fletcher in X-rated rant at West Ham penalty just two...
MANCHESTER UNITED coach Darren Fletcher exploded at VAR with an X-rated rant after VAR intervened to award West Ham a controversial penalty.Erik ten Hag‘s side lost 2-1 in dramatic circumstances on...
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‘Something is not right’– Ex-Premier League referee ‘amazed’ West Ham penalty...
I AM amazed referee David Coote overturned his decision — a penalty should not have been awarded.It was nothing more than a coming together and resulted in a game-changing decision that cost Manchester...
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Ligue 1 captain hands referee document during match in unprecedented move to...
AUXERRE caused chaos in their showdown with Lyon after employing a little-known rule which could have seen the match replayed.The Ligue 1 side requested a “technical reservation” following a...
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Fans convinced VAR who gave penalty against Man Utd was ‘checking his fantasy...
EAGLE-EYED fans believed they spotted a VAR official keeping track of his fantasy team during Super Sunday.The official’s phone was visible to TV viewers during West Ham’s 2-1 win over Man Utd and...
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Celtic denied ‘blatant’ penalty against Motherwell as pundits united on...
CELTIC might’ve eased past Motherwell on Sunday, but it wasn’t a game without its controversial moments.And one of those big moments caused plenty of confusion.PAMaeda tumbled to the ground inside the...
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Man Utd were punished by decision that was never penalty in a million years…...
ERIK TEN HAG’S sacking shows just how much rests on the decisions Premier League referees make every week.The enormity of their job is not lost on them.Bad referring decisions contributed to Erik ten...
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SFA reveal Jon Moss’s replacement as Willie Collum’s VAR No 2 as another big...
THE Scottish FA have revealed that another experienced former English Premier League referee will replace the departed Jon Moss as Willie Collum’s VAR No 2. The Scottish football governing bodywere...
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Premier League legend in shock career move as he heads to Scotland after 24...
FORMER Premier League referee Martin Atkinson is set to take over as VAR manager at the Scottish FA.The 53-year-old will say goodbye to the English game after 24 years.PAMartin Atkinson is set to take...
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Mikel Arteta debunks claims referees and VAR have conspiracy against Arsenal...
MIKEL ARTETA has rejected claims that Premier League referees have a conspiracy against Arsenal.The Gunners have been on the wrong end of some controversial decisions this season.PAMikel Arteta is not...
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SFA panel delivers verdicts on Celtic and Rangers penalty incidents plus...
CELTIC were wrongly denied a penalty during last weekend’s win over Motherwell, the SFA’S independent VAR panel has ruled. Four of the five panel members – drawn from different areas of the game –...
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Inside Arsenal fans’‘laundry list’ of conspiracy theories including red...
PLENTY of Arsenal fans are convinced the Premier League and its referees are out to derail their title ambitions.So much so that they claim there is a whole “laundry list” of conspiracy theories going...
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Furious Cristiano Ronaldo confronts referee at half-time and screams ‘be...
CRISTIANO RONALDO’s horror week continued as he was tormented by fans chanting for Lionel Messi – and had a run-in with a referee. The Portuguese superstar drew a blank as Al-Nassr were held to a 1-1...
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Man Utd star Lisandro Martinez endangered Cole Palmer’s safety and was...
LISANDRO MARTINEZ was extremely lucky not to receive a red card for serious foul play on Cole Palmer.The Manchester United defender’s studs caught the Chelsea playmaker high on his left knee.Lisandro...
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Jose Mourinho explodes at referee in vintage rant as he accuses him of...
JOSE MOURINHO exploded in a vintage rant as he accused a referee of “drinking Turkish tea” during a match.The Special One let rip after watching his Fenerbahce side clinch a dramatic 3-2 win at rivals...
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There’s something wrong with refereeing after Martinez dodged red for...
LISANDRO MARTINEZ avoiding a red card for his shocking challenge on Cole Palmer signals something could be wrong with refereeing, according to Mark Halsey.The former Premier League referee believes the...
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David Beckham’s former team-mate becomes referee and one of first ex-players...
CHRIS BIRCHALL’s football career took him from Port Vale to Los Angeles – and now he’s eyeing up the Premier League. The former LA Galaxy midfielder has retrained as a referee since hanging up his...
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Ex-Scottish football star who played alongside David Beckham makes shock...
IT’S been a remarkable career already – but it turns out it’s just getting started. Chris Birchall spent a season on loan with St Mirren– a year after gracing the 2006 World Cup with a Trinidad and...
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Premier League club chairman admits texting refs’ chief Howard Webb DURING...
IPSWICH TOWN’S chairman has admitted he texted referees chief Howard Webb DURING his side’s controversial draw with Leicester.The Tractor Boys were 1-0 up at home on Saturday when star man Conor...
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Michael Oliver and David Coote accused of new VAR blunder – but little-known...
PREMIER LEAGUE referees have come under fire once again, this time on the European stage.Michael Oliver and David Coote have been lambasted by fans after being accused of making a huge blunder during...
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Howard Webb officially confirms VAR decision that ‘got Ten Hag sacked’ by Man...
REFS’ chief Howard Webb has conceded the penalty decision that sealed Erik ten Hag’s fate at Manchester United WAS wrong.When United played at West Ham on October 27, VAR Michael Oliver recommended...
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‘Punished for having a big booty? Game has gone’ say fans after unfortunate...
THE Champions League saw a very cheeky VAR decision last night.And the call left one team with the rump as it ultimately decided the match.GettyDonyell Malen netted a late winner against Sturm Graz in...
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Official reason ref awarded farcical pen to Club Brugge after Mings blunder –...
TYRONE MINGS gave away an unbelievable penalty in Aston Villa’s Champions League clash with Club Brugge tonight.The Villa centre-back was punished for a lapse in concentration that saw him reach down...
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‘Referee had no choice but to award a penalty, Mings needs to have a look at...
ASTON VILLA conceded one of the most bizarre penalties in Champions League history on Wednesday night.Villa boss Unai Emery slammed Tyron Mings’ bizarre decision to PICK UP the ball as “the biggest...
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Legendary darts referee Russ Bray hints he’d come out of retirement for dream...
LEGENDARY darts referee Russ Bray has hinted he’d come out of retirement for a dream World Championship final involving Luke Littler.For 28 years, Bray was known as ‘The Voice’ of darts, the man with...
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