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🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Unprecedented mistake by the referee. The home team then surprised with their reaction

During a women's football match in Italy, a referee made a bizarre decision by awarding a penalty for a handball committed by the goalkeeper, leading the opposing team to show solidarity by choosing not to take the penalty.

Mar 21 • 11:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Man Utd to file complaint with PGMOL over Bournemouth VAR drama as club is enraged

Manchester United intends to submit a formal complaint to PGMOL following dissatisfaction with referee Stuart Attwell's penalty decision in their match against Bournemouth.

Mar 21 • 11:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Fuming Michael Carrick calls out referee for 'astonishing' decision in Man Utd draw

Michael Carrick criticized referee Stuart Attwell for his controversial penalty decisions in the Manchester United vs. Bournemouth match, which ended in a draw despite United leading twice.

Mar 20 • 22:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Man Utd told why VAR allowed controversial Bournemouth goal after Amad penalty decision

Manchester United were denied a penalty leading up to Bournemouth's first equalizer, which VAR confirmed was a correct decision due to insufficient contact.

Mar 20 • 22:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Bookmakers make AFCON U-turn as agencies paying out on Morocco win revealed

Bookmakers have decided to pay out on bets for Morocco as winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a ruling deemed an earlier penalty decision invalid, resulting in an unusual double payout scenario.

Mar 18 • 14:37 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Surprised by the penalty: - It hits me in the stomach first

Jostein Gundersen of Glimt expresses frustration over a controversial penalty decision that led to Sportings' decisive goal in a recent match.

Mar 17 • 23:06 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Puzzled over decisive penalty: - It hits me in the stomach first

A controversial penalty decision led to Sportings' crucial 3-0 goal, with Glimt's Jostein Gundersen expressing disbelief that the referee did not consider a potential handball situation more closely.

Mar 17 • 23:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

Vinicius breaks Guardiola's plans in Madrid's eternal paradise

Vinicius Jr. showcased his football prowess against Manchester City, causing chaos and leading to a pivotal penalty decision during the high-stakes match.

Mar 17 • 22:33 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Norway's World Cup Rival Senegal Stripped of Title in African Championship

Senegal has been stripped of its African Championship title after being deemed to have withdrawn from the final match against Morocco due to controversy surrounding a late penalty decision.

Mar 17 • 21:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

play in which Iván Marcone had his shirt pulled during a corner and the referee did not call a penalty for Independiente

During a match where Independiente lost to Instituto 2-1, the team faced a controversial refereeing decision when Iván Marcone was not awarded a penalty for being held by his shirt during a corner kick.

Mar 17 • 14:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Jamie Redknapp fumes over Arsenal penalty decision - 'An absolute disgrace'

Jamie Redknapp criticized the decision not to award Arsenal a penalty for a foul against Kai Havertz during their match against Everton.

Mar 14 • 18:57 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Outburst of Mariano Soso: What Sanctions Does the Defensa y Justicia Coach Face for Telling a Referee 'You are Morally Broken'

Mariano Soso, coach of Defensa y Justicia, confronted referee Bryan Ferreyra after a controversial penalty decision, expressing his frustration in strong terms potentially leading to disciplinary actions.

Mar 13 • 16:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Lewis Hamilton blow as F1 stewards make decision on penalty at Chinese GP Sprint qualifying

Lewis Hamilton faces a potential setback as F1 stewards decide against a penalty for Kimi Antonelli, affecting the grid positions at the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint qualifying.

Mar 13 • 11:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

The reaction of Eduardo Coudet to the penalty awarded by referee Ramírez against River

Eduardo Coudet, head coach of River Plate, expressed his dissatisfaction with a penalty decision during a match against Huracán.

Mar 13 • 01:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Sports

Masked fan unplugs VAR monitor during German football match

A masked fan disrupted a Bundesliga 2 match by unplugging the VAR monitor, affecting the ability to review a penalty decision.

Mar 9 • 07:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Unusual: in Germany, two fans ripped out the VAR cables so the referee wouldn't review a penalty

Two fans in Germany disconnected the VAR cables during a match to prevent the referee from reviewing a penalty decision.

Mar 8 • 22:03 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

"A premeditated act": during a football match in Germany, two hooded supporters unplug the video referee screen

During a 2.Bundesliga match in Germany, two hooded supporters unplugged the VAR screen, creating a disruption while the referee sought to review a penalty decision.

Mar 8 • 21:29 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Chelsea escaped against the 'Hollywood' team Wrexham - into the quarterfinals of the FA Cup

Chelsea narrowly advanced to the FA Cup quarterfinals after a thrilling match against Wrexham, which included a controversial VAR decision that denied Wrexham a chance at a penalty shootout.

Mar 7 • 20:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Man United handed instant penalty verdict moments after red card fury against Newcastle

Jacob Ramsey was sent off for Newcastle United for diving during a Premier League match against Manchester United, leading to a controversial penalty decision.

Mar 4 • 21:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Chelsea handed clear VAR verdict vs Arsenal as Premier League told mistake made

Chelsea were denied a penalty in a match against Arsenal, with a VAR decision that former referee Dermot Gallagher now admits was an error.

Mar 2 • 11:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Bruno Fernandes shares his VAR verdict over game-changing Man Utd moment in Palace victory

Bruno Fernandes discusses the VAR decision surrounding a penalty awarded to Manchester United after a foul by Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix, contributing to their 2-1 victory.

Mar 1 • 17:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Oliver Glasner slams Man Utd penalty decision and makes Old Trafford bias claim

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner criticized the penalty decision that led to his team's defeat against Manchester United, claiming bias towards the home team.

Mar 1 • 17:18 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Luigi Mangione escapes federal death penalty after federal prosecutors decline to appeal judge's ruling

Luigi Mangione will not face the federal death penalty as prosecutors have chosen not to appeal a judge's decision dismissing the capital murder charge against him.

Feb 28 • 00:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Champions League clash ends in chaos with THREE red cards after sickening clash

A Champions League match between Atalanta and Borussia Dortmund ended chaotically with three red cards issued after a late penalty decision following a VAR review.

Feb 25 • 19:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A match with 226 penalty minutes in the league – Where is the disciplinary decision?

The disciplinary decision regarding the match between Tappara and JYP, which resulted in 226 penalty minutes due to multiple fights, is still pending as investigations continue.

Feb 23 • 13:20 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

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

In a contentious match, TSV 1860 München 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 • 16:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

The execution of a penalty that was stopped at the last moment ended in a free kick and revealed a refereeing error

In a strange incident during a match between Rochdale and Scunthorpe United, a penalty execution was interrupted, leading to a controversial decision by the referee.

Feb 21 • 22:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Desperate referee Pechanec made a mess of the clash. Slavia eventually decided by penalty

Slavia Prague won 1-0 against Liberec in the first league match, with a decisive penalty from Chorý after a controversial performance by referee Pechanec.

Feb 21 • 19:18 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Trump has signed a new customs document

Trump has signed a new presidential order imposing an additional 10 percent tariff on all countries, following a Supreme Court decision declaring the previous penalty tariffs illegal.

Feb 20 • 23:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Teemu Selanne Furious Over Lion's Match Decision: "What a Joke"

Teemu Selanne expressed anger at a controversial penalty call that impacted Finland's Olympic semifinal game against Canada.

Feb 20 • 18:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The final bet to remove Víctor Saldaño from the death row in Texas, where he has been for 30 years

A North American lawyer claims that Víctor Saldaño has a degree of intellectual disability that makes his execution unconstitutional, with the U.S. Supreme Court having the final decision.

Feb 17 • 09:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Decision on the retrial of the Iizuka incident to be made on the 16th: new testimonies in focus, death penalty already executed

The Fukuoka High Court is set to decide on the retrial of Michitoshi Kuma, a former death row inmate, in the Iizuka case involving the murders of two young girls in 1992.

Feb 15 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Furious Alan Shearer slams referee for Newcastle penalty howler and shares VAR theory

Alan Shearer criticizes the referee's decision not to award a penalty during Newcastle's win over Aston Villa in the FA Cup.

Feb 14 • 20:24 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

VAR kills the football of the best times

Daniele De Rossi criticizes the impact of VAR on modern football following a controversial penalty decision in the Genoa-Napoli match.

Feb 9 • 04:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Sports

Francisco Rodríguez criticizes refereeing and 'nonexistent penalty' in Santos' defeat against Tigres

Santos' coach Francisco Rodríguez expressed frustration over a controversial penalty decision as his team suffered a 5-1 defeat to Tigres.

Feb 7 • 16:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Argentina Cup: Deportivo Riestra defeated Deportivo Maipú and advanced in the tournament

Deportivo Riestra edged out Deportivo Maipú 1-0 in a controversial match during their Copa Argentina debut, with grievances from the losing side over a missed penalty decision.

Feb 6 • 01:32 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Sports

The weirdest penalty in the world... for undressing a rival

A bizarre incident during a Copa del Rey quarterfinal match saw a defender attempt to pull off an attacker’s shirt, leading to an unusual penalty decision.

Feb 4 • 22:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Man Utd handed new referee penalty verdict after VAR 'mess' and manager's fume

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher commented on the controversial VAR decision in the match where Manchester United was awarded a free-kick instead of a penalty against Fulham, igniting criticism from Fulham's manager Marco Silva.

Feb 3 • 16:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

Loud TVN report on Father Rydzyk. The court made a decision, with a high penalty in the background

The article discusses a court's decision regarding a significant penalty imposed on TVN for airing a controversial documentary about Father Rydzyk.

Jan 13 • 14:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Client documents of a funeral home fell onto the road. The WSA decided on the penalty

In November 2022, police found personal documents belonging to a funeral home in Puławy on the roadside after they fell from an uncovered vehicle during transit, leading to a legal decision by the WSA regarding the punishment.

Jan 12 • 16:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Repulsiveness. Souček Shakes the Scene in England. Supported by a Famous Man Who Hates West Ham

Czech footballer Tomáš Souček has stirred controversy in England following a contentious penalty decision that led to West Ham United's crucial loss to Nottingham Forest, drawing widespread critical attention and support for his remarks.

Jan 8 • 17:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Premier League issues explanations as West Ham fume over TWO crucial VAR decisions - 'It's a joke!'

West Ham's Tomas Soucek slammed a controversial VAR penalty decision that allowed Nottingham Forest to secure a critical victory in their relegation battle.

Jan 6 • 22:32 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Was the Tanzania national team denied a penalty against Morocco? Referee controversy ignites online platforms

The referee's decision not to award a penalty to the Tanzania national team in the final minutes of their match against Morocco has sparked widespread debate on social media.

Jan 5 • 07:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Man Utd handed new referee verdict after Lisandro Martinez flashpoint vs Newcastle

Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett supports Anthony Taylor's decision to not award Newcastle a penalty for a handball by Lisandro Martinez during Manchester United's 1-0 win on Boxing Day.

Dec 27 • 15:45 UTC

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