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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The new Virsliga season will also be broadcast on a free platform

The new Latvian football Virsliga season will feature a free broadcast platform called 'Virsliga Plus' for local viewers and game subscription options for international fans.

Mar 2 โ€ข 13:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Sports

The 5-Second Revolution and Referee Cameras: Historic Amendments to Football Laws Before the 2026 World Cup

IFAB has approved revolutionary amendments to football laws aimed at speeding up games and eliminating time-wasting ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Mar 2 โ€ข 12:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Sports

Panathinaikos-Aris 3-1: Hernandes, Tamburda, and Tetai 'signed' the victory with Aris protesting

Panathinaikos defeated Aris 3-1 in a match marked by effective scoring and controversial referee decisions.

Mar 1 โ€ข 19:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Sports

Relvas saved AEK from defeat in the 'yellow-black' Panthessaliko

AEK drew 2-2 against Volos at the Panthessaliko Stadium, as a late goal from Relvas secured a point for the team amid referee complaints.

Mar 1 โ€ข 17:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

El Hilali accuses Rafa Mir of saying he arrived 'on a small boat' and the anti-racist protocol is activated

Defender Omar El Hilali accused Rafa Mir of making a racist remark during a match, prompting the referee to activate anti-racist protocols.

Mar 1 โ€ข 16:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Sports

El Hilali accuses Rafa Mir of having told him that he arrived "by boat" and the anti-racism protocol is activated

Omar El Hilali alleges that Rafa Mir directed a racially charged insult at him during a match, prompting the referee to activate anti-racism protocols.

Mar 1 โ€ข 16:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Sports

Football: The VAR will soon intervene even more frequently

The international football rule-making body has expanded the powers of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) to include more game scenarios, set to take effect in the summer and potentially during the World Cup in North America.

Mar 1 โ€ข 15:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Referee Botteri, Lagarde's fees, red censors: hereโ€™s the podium of the worst

The article criticizes journalist Giovanna Botteri for allegedly injecting racial overtones into a controversial incident involving footballer Alessandro Bastoni during a match against Juventus.

Mar 1 โ€ข 13:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Sports

Leeds boss Daniel Farke to appeal Man City red card with 'ref cam' defence

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke plans to appeal his red card received during a match against Manchester City, seeking to use 'ref cam' footage as part of his defense.

Mar 1 โ€ข 11:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
Sports

Extensive VAR changes introduced in the World Cup

Extensive changes to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system will be implemented during the upcoming World Cup to accelerate the pace of the games.

Mar 1 โ€ข 10:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Sports

Comolli: "Kelly's red card is frustrating, absurd to send us such an inexperienced referee"

Comolli expresses frustration over Kelly's red card and criticizes the inexperience of the referee.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Can women referee football matches? And companies? And cities?

The article discusses the implications of a Brazilian football player's sexist comments about women's capabilities in sports, highlighting broader societal issues of gender inequality.

Feb 25 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Sports

Juventus, Kelly sent off for double yellow like Kalulu, but the referee reviews it at VAR: hereโ€™s why

Juventus player Kelly received a red card following two yellow cards during a playoff match against Galatasaray, although the VAR review was intended to scrutinize the incident further rather than overturn it.

Feb 25 โ€ข 22:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Sports

Everything collapsed in seconds โ€“ A brutal act decided the Champions League battle

A dramatic Champions League match between Atalanta and Dortmund was decided by a controversial foul leading to a penalty and a red card for Bensebaini.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Sports

Why Premier League referee controversially ruled out Tottenham goal vs Arsenal revealed

The referee's decision to disallow a Tottenham goal in the North London derby has sparked controversy, with the officiating being defended despite criticism from former referees and fans.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Sports

Watch.. Tareq Al-Tayeeb's confessions reveal a scandal about referees in the Turkish league

Libyan star Tareq Al-Tayeeb reveals shocking details about match-fixing and referee misconduct during his time in the Turkish league between 2004-2006.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Sports

Referee at heart of 'worst decision ever' survives but assistant relegated to Championship

Referee Chris Kavanagh returns to the Premier League despite a controversial officiating performance, while his assistant Nick Greenhalgh is demoted to Championship duties following a series of errors in a recent FA Cup match.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bragantino and an exemplary sanction for a player who made sexist comments

Bragantino has suspended defender Gustavo Marques and reduced his salary following his sexist remarks against female referee Daiane Muniz.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bragantino announces fine for defender for misogynistic statements against referee

Red Bull Bragantino has fined defender Gustavo Marques 50% of his salary for making misogynistic comments about referee Daiane Muniz following a match against Sรฃo Paulo.

Feb 23 โ€ข 22:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Vice President Lee Yong-soo of the Football Association: "Referee Assignment to be Done by Computer System Instead of Referee Committee"

The Korea Football Association is digitizing referee assignments to enhance fairness and transparency, eliminating the existing Referee Committee's authority.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Sports

Again VAR Trouble: 'If this is true, then this is total nonsense'

VfB Stuttgart players express outrage over a disallowed goal due to a perceived error by the video assistant referee in their match against Heidenheim.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Watch.. Angry fans assault the referee after a last-minute goal

Angry fans attacked the referee after a tense match in Eswatini, where a last-minute goal prompted chaos among the spectators.

Feb 22 โ€ข 18:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Sports

TSV 1860 Mรผnchen: "As a Sechzig fan, I would have definitely whistled"

In a contentious match, TSV 1860 Mรผnchen secured a victory against Hansa Rostock, with a controversial penalty decision that fans argue highlights the need for video assistance to avoid referee errors.

Feb 22 โ€ข 16:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Sports

Arsenal vs Tottenham referee is 'banned' from officiating two Premier League clubs

Referee Peter Bankes, who is set to officiate the Arsenal vs Tottenham match, has never officiated games involving two specific Premier League clubs due to his background.

Feb 22 โ€ข 10:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fernando Espinoza left the Instituto stadium signing autographs after a dubious penalty and sparked another controversy

Referee Fernando Espinoza left the Instituto stadium amid controversy after awarding a questionable penalty to the home team, stirring protests from Atlรฉtico Tucumรกn.

Feb 21 โ€ข 22:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Sports

Controversy and scandal with referee Espinoza: an unusual penalty was awarded to Instituto, the VAR was not working, and Atlรฉtico Tucumรกn complains to the AFA

Controversy arose after a disputed penalty was awarded to Instituto during a match against Atlรฉtico Tucumรกn, leading to complaints from the latter team about the referee's decisions and the malfunctioning VAR.

Feb 21 โ€ข 21:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Sports

England vs Ireland Six Nations clash suspended as referee goes down with bizarre injury

The Six Nations match between England and Ireland was briefly suspended when referee Andrea Piardi suffered an unusual injury during the game.

Feb 21 โ€ข 14:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Sports

Video: Fan throws scooter at referee who disallowed a goal for offside

A referee was attacked by a fan during a Turkish amateur league match after he ruled a last-minute goal offside, leading to the match's cancellation.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Sports

After the Vinicius incident: Will covering the mouth become a violation that warrants expulsion?

The FIFA committee is considering penalties for players who cover their mouths during on-field disputes, as highlighted by the incident involving Vinicius at a Champions League match.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Sports

Video: Saudi referee survives a public assault attempt in Indonesia

A Saudi referee narrowly escaped an attempted attack by angry fans in Indonesia after a controversial match.

Feb 18 โ€ข 16:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Sports

It's no longer soccer

Inter's leadership defends player Alessandro Bastoni amidst intense media scrutiny following a controversial on-field incident.

Feb 17 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Ultra threats against the referee: 'La Penna, we will shoot you'. Inter-Juventus never ends

Referee Federico La Penna has received death threats following the Inter-Juventus match, prompting police advice for him to stay home for his safety.

Feb 16 โ€ข 23:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Sports

Kalulu-Bastoni, the proposal from the Football League arrives: 'Time limit for VAR review'

The Italian Football League proposes a one-minute time limit for VAR reviews to minimize referee controversies, set for discussion at a meeting on March 23.

Feb 16 โ€ข 18:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The unusual play in Uruguayan football where VAR annulled a goal because of an Argentine coach

A controversial VAR decision in Uruguayan football led to the annulment of a goal for Boston River due to referee interference caused by Argentine coach Israel Damonte.

Feb 16 โ€ข 17:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Inter-Juve, referee La Penna files a report after death threats

Following the heated Inter-Juventus match, referee Federico La Penna has reported receiving death threats, prompting an investigation by the authorities.

Feb 16 โ€ข 16:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Sports

Former Premier League referee tells Howard Webb to leave job after latest blunders

A former Premier League referee has called for Howard Webb to resign following rising criticism of officiating standards in the league.

Feb 16 โ€ข 07:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Sports

Rocchi: "The referee made a mistake, but many are trying to trick us..."

Gianluca Rocchi, head of Italian referees, responds to accusations regarding a referee's decision, asserting broader issues within the league.

Feb 16 โ€ข 07:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Sports

"Italian football has lost": in video, the outburst of the French president of Juventus Turin, Damien Comolli

Damien Comolli, the president of Juventus, expressed his outrage following a controversial decision by the referee in the recent derby match against Inter Milan, which Juventus lost 3-2.

Feb 15 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Sports

Bastoni simulates but cannot be disqualified: hereโ€™s why video evidence cannot be used

The article discusses the controversy surrounding a player's simulation in a football match and the inability to use video evidence against him for disqualification.

Feb 15 โ€ข 08:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
Sports

Matรญas Almeyda denounces being sent off in a 'shameful' manner: 'it's an injustice'

Matรญas Almeyda, coach of Sevilla, criticized his recent red card during a match against Alavรฉs as 'shameful' and 'an injustice.'

Feb 15 โ€ข 01:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Almeyda lost control, was expelled, and the referee reported a 'challenging and intimidating' attitude

Almeyda was expelled during a crucial match for Sevilla, who are struggling to avoid relegation.

Feb 14 โ€ข 22:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Barcelona files a formal complaint with the Federation and requests sanctions for referees due to 'serious errors or negligence'

Barcelona has formally complained to the Spanish Football Federation, seeking referee sanctions after perceived significant officiating errors in a recent Copa del Rey semifinal against Atlรฉtico Madrid.

Feb 14 โ€ข 16:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Sports

UEFA referee chief warns against overusing VAR

The head of UEFA's refereeing committee has expressed concerns over the excessive use of VAR in football, noting its negative impact on match decisions and viewer experience.

Feb 14 โ€ข 03:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Video: the gesture of Marcelo Gallardo to the referee that resulted in expulsion, in the match between River and Argentinos Juniors

Marcelo Gallardo, the coach of River Plate, was sent off during a match against Argentinos Juniors due to an ironic gesture directed at referee Andrรฉs Merlos.

Feb 13 โ€ข 16:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Crime & Justice

Verdict at the Munich District Court: Hobby Referee Sent to Prison for Rape of Two Colleagues

A former amateur football referee from the Munich area has been sentenced to over four years in prison for the rape of two fellow referees and possession of child pornography.

Feb 13 โ€ข 16:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Sports

Man City star Rodri facing ban after being charged by FA for referee comments

Rodri, the Manchester City midfielder, faces a potential ban from the Football Association for suggesting that referees should be neutral after a recent match.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Sports

Referee chief says football has FORGOTTEN why VAR was introduced in scathing claim

UEFA's referee chief criticizes the increasing reliance on video assistant referees (VAR) in football, stating it detracts from the enjoyment of the game.

Feb 13 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Sports

Flick: Referee decisions in Spain are a disaster

Hansi Flick criticized the refereeing in Spanish football after Barcelona's heavy defeat against Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final, particularly highlighting a disallowed goal.

Feb 13 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Sports

Arsenal should take the point and run after referee John Brooks' Brentford blunder

Arsenal dropped two crucial points in the Premier League after a 1-1 draw against Brentford, as they continue to feel the pressure from Manchester City in the title race.

Feb 13 โ€ข 08:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The English Football Association suspends a coach after insulting a match referee

The English Football Association has imposed a nine-match suspension on Barnet FC's coach, Dean Brennan, following allegations of inappropriate behavior towards referee Kirsty Dowd.

Feb 13 โ€ข 06:49 UTC

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