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🇮🇹 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 • 18:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

CBF warns referee for error in ball exit of Palmeiras against Fluminense

The referee Felipe Fernandes de Lima was reprimanded by CBF following the Palmeiras vs. Fluminense match due to a procedural error during the kickoff.

Feb 26 • 15:33 UTC
🇧🇷 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 • 23:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Juventus, Kelly sent off for double yellow like Kalulu, but the referee reviews it at VAR: here’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 • 22:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Everything collapsed in seconds – 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 • 20:50 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Youth hockey referee ends N.S. game after ‘hate-motivated’ comment, RCMP say

A youth hockey game in Nova Scotia was prematurely ended by a referee following a hate-motivated comment from a spectator, leading to an investigation by the RCMP.

Feb 25 • 19:02 UTC
🇬🇧 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 • 19:45 UTC
🇶🇦 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 • 16:14 UTC
🇬🇧 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 • 15:17 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 15:11 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

Champions League: Istvan Kovacs in charge, a (very) good omen for PSG

UEFA has appointed Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs to oversee the upcoming Champions League match between PSG and Monaco, which brings positive memories for PSG fans.

Feb 24 • 11:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Man Utd star's 'antagonistic' celebration goes unpunished as Michael Carrick responds

Manchester United's Matheus Cunha faced controversy over his goal celebration that enraged Everton players, but he received no punishment from the referee.

Feb 24 • 05:30 UTC
🇧🇷 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 São Paulo.

Feb 23 • 22:47 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Referees under accusation, Chiffi will be suspended for mistakes in Atalanta-Napoli

Referee Chiffi will be suspended following errors made during the Atalanta vs Napoli match, particularly for not awarding a crucial goal to Napoli.

Feb 23 • 11:15 UTC
🇰🇷 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 • 08:58 UTC
🇩🇪 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 • 08:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Tottenham get immediate verdict on Randal Kolo Muani call vs Arsenal as Gary Neville agrees

Gary Neville and Clinton Morrison support the referee's decision to disallow Randal Kolo Muani's goal for Tottenham due to a foul on Gabriel Magalhaes during the North London Derby against Arsenal.

Feb 22 • 21:28 UTC
🇶🇦 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 • 18:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Bragantino Defender Apologizes Again for Misogynistic Remarks and Promises to 'Learn from Mistake'

Gustavo Marques of Red Bull Bragantino has once again apologized for his misogynistic comments directed at referee Daiane Muniz following his team's elimination from the Campeonato Paulista.

Feb 22 • 16:55 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Napoli's Anger Over Disallowed Goal Against Atalanta. DS Manna: "We Are Not Trash"

Napoli is upset over a disallowed goal in their 2-1 loss to Atalanta, particularly criticizing referee Chiffi's decisions during the match.

Feb 22 • 16:44 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Furious Lionel Messi restrained by Luis Suarez while confronting referee in Inter Miami match

Lionel Messi confronted referee Pierre-Luc Lauziere after Inter Miami's heavy loss to LAFC, resulting in an incident that required Luis Suarez to hold him back.

Feb 22 • 15:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Lionel Messi furious with referee after Inter Miami's debut in the MLS: he went to find him in the locker room and Luis Suárez had to stop him

Lionel Messi expressed his anger towards the referee following Inter Miami's disappointing debut loss in the MLS.

Feb 22 • 12:57 UTC
🇬🇧 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 • 10:34 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Inter Miami started MLS 2026 on the wrong foot: De Paul gifted a goal, Messi suffered from the referee, and the champion was thrashed by a great LAFC

Inter Miami's debut in MLS 2026 ended poorly with a loss to LAFC and controversies involving Lionel Messi.

Feb 22 • 05:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Misogynistic statements by defender against referee mark the elimination of Bragantino

Gustavo Marques, a defender for Red Bull Bragantino, faced backlash for making misogynistic remarks about referee Daiane Muniz after his team's elimination from the Paulista Championship.

Feb 22 • 00:48 UTC
🇦🇷 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 Atlético Tucumán.

Feb 21 • 22:41 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
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

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

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

Feb 21 • 21:23 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

O. Pikul's Kiss Before the Fight and Victory in the Ring – D. Dirkstys Defeated His Opponent from Moldova by Referee's Decision

Lithuanian boxer Dominykas Dirkstys secured a unanimous victory over Moldovan opponent M. Zaplitnii after an electrifying entrance featuring a musical performance by Oksana Pikul.

Feb 21 • 20:17 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
🇬🇧 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 • 14:56 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Appointment of referee "The Butcher" reignites tensions in Real Madrid matches

The reappointment of referee Alejandro Gonzalez, nicknamed 'The Butcher', has sparked renewed tensions in Real Madrid matches following a controversial December game.

Feb 21 • 13:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Espinoza awarded a controversial penalty for Instituto and Atlético Tucumán's coaching staff claimed: 'Leave the character aside'

The match between Instituto and Atlético Tucumán became contentious after a controversial penalty awarded by referee Fernando Espinoza changed the dynamics of the game.

Feb 21 • 02:08 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Chilean Pellegrini set aside the rivalry with Sevilla and expressed solidarity with Almeyda over his harsh sanction in Spain: 'It's regrettable'

Chilean coach Manuel Pellegrini has shown support for Matías Almeyda after his harsh seven-match ban due to a confrontation with a referee during a LaLiga match.

Feb 20 • 15:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Real Madrid faces Osasuna and the referee's three red cards and Negreira accusations

Real Madrid prepares to play against Osasuna amidst controversies surrounding recent officiating decisions and accusations against referee Negreira.

Feb 20 • 12:32 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Amateur referee: Were the attacks on Pascal Kaiser just pretended?

The investigation against amateur referee Pascal Kaiser is centered on allegations that he may have fabricated attacks against himself following a publicly viral marriage proposal.

Feb 19 • 16:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Who will tell him? The legend took a jab. In Canada, they do not understand Rulík's remarks about the referees

Czech hockey coach Radim Rulík criticized referee decisions after a narrow defeat to Canada, stirring controversy back in Canada.

Feb 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Terrible referee error in the Canada and Czech Republic giant match - And no one noticed anything

A critical refereeing error went unnoticed during the dramatic Olympic quarterfinal match between Canada and the Czech Republic, where the latter fielded six players without the referees' awareness.

Feb 19 • 05:33 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Sports

Canada Nearly Loses 2026 Olympic Quarterfinal Game After Blown Too-Many-Men Call

In a closely contested 2026 Olympic quarterfinal against Czechia, Canada's hockey team faced a potential loss due to a missed call involving too many players on the ice for the Czech team.

Feb 18 • 22:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Incredible! Bad referee mistake in Olympic match – no one noticed

A referee's clear mistake went unnoticed during the Olympic quarterfinal match between Canada and the Czech Republic, leading to a controversial goal that nearly eliminated Canada from the tournament.

Feb 18 • 21:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Nečas could have dealt a lethal blow. A foul? I don’t understand what the Swedish referee is doing here, he was angry

Czech ice hockey player Martin Nečas expressed frustration over a non-called foul in a critical moment during a quarterfinal match against Canada in the Olympics, where he was a standout performer.

Feb 18 • 19:08 UTC
🇶🇦 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 • 17:08 UTC
🇶🇦 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 • 17:07 UTC
🇶🇦 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 • 16:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

Sevilla coach handed seven-match ban for on-field protest against referee

Sevilla coach Matias Almeyda received a seven-match ban after confronting the referee following a red card during a La Liga match.

Feb 18 • 14:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Seven-match ban for Matías Almeyda for his expulsion in the Sevilla-Alavés match

Matías Almeyda, the Sevilla coach, has received a seven-match ban following his expulsion during the Sevilla-Alavés match due to confrontational behavior towards the referee.

Feb 18 • 12:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Vinicius Jr. reports rival's racism, and referee interrupts match between Real and Benfica

Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior reported receiving racist insults during the UEFA Champions League playoff match between Real Madrid and Benfica, leading to a temporary stoppage in the game.

Feb 17 • 21:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Tearful darts referee comforted by player as cameras catch emotional moment

Darts referee Owen Binks became emotional during his last MODUS Super Series match, receiving support from player Justin Smith, as he transitions to the PDC.

Feb 17 • 20:41 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Inter-Juventus, Comolli and Chiellini banned for assaulting referee La Penna

Juventus officials Damien Comolli and Giorgio Chiellini received bans and fines for their aggressive behavior towards referee La Penna after a tense moment during the Inter-Juventus match.

Feb 17 • 12:29 UTC

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