Refereeing
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World Cup final referee Slavko Vincic retires after controversial match
World Cup final referee Slavko Vincic has announced his retirement at 46, following criticism and “corruption” claims after Spain beat…
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Long VAR delay and Rabiot handball claim put referee in spotlight
Facundo Tello received a mixed assessment after France’s World Cup quarter-final victory over Morocco, with…
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World Cup 2026: France v Morocco quarter-final looms as Collina defends refereeing
Anticipation builds for a 2026 World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco, as Pierluigi Collina…
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“Political refereeing”: L’Équipe writer warns FIFA is losing control
L’Équipe columnist Vincent Duluc has raised sharp questions about World Cup refereeing, arguing that recent…
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“Everything against us”: Kane questions referee after England survive Mexico
Harry Kane admitted England had to overcome a chaotic night at the Azteca after scoring…
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Ronaldo avoids red card despite new FIFA rule, as 2026 World Cup changes loom
Cristiano Ronaldo avoided a red card for covering his mouth during a friendly chat with…
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Swiss referee legend attacks World Cup rules: “What is happening is not in the spirit of football”
Former top referee Urs Meier has criticised several parts of the World Cup, from fixed…
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Why Jude Bellingham avoided a red card under FIFA’s most controversial new rule
A new FIFA rule penalizing players for covering their mouths during confrontational exchanges has sparked…
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Pierluigi Collina: “Refereeing a World Cup match is always an immense privilege and a great honour”
Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs will officiate the 1,000th FIFA World Cup match between Tunisia and…
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Messi escapes red card in historic World Cup victory over Algeria
Lionel Messi’s historic evening at the World Cup was shrouded in controversy despite a brilliant…