Refereeing
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Real Madrid VAR controversy takes new turn as footage reveals why Arda Güler escaped red card
Spain’s Archivo VAR programme laid bare the two minutes and twenty seconds officials spent hunting for a usable angle on…
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Mike Dean’s “mind games” admission draws sharp rebuke from former PGMOL boss Keith Hackett
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean faces widespread backlash and a sharp rebuke from ex-PGMOL…
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Premier League overhauls VAR: the key rule changes arriving for 2026-27
VAR referees can now look at second yellow cards, review fouls in the build-up to…
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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…
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“The ref just gets fed up”: Former official criticises Kane’s approach
Former Premier League referee Graham Scott believes Harry Kane’s sarcastic conversations with officials may work…
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Deschamps questions referee as experts defend controversial Spain penalty
France were furious after Spain were awarded a penalty despite the ball striking Lamine Yamal’s…
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Referees back controversial penalty that sent Spain on their way against France
Spain’s opening goal against France prompted questions over a possible Lamine Yamal handball, but two…
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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…