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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
🇬🇧 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
🇬🇧 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
🇩🇪 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
🇱🇹 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

Referee sent death threats after Inter vs Juventus as one-month suspension touted

Referee Federico La Penna has received death threats following a controversial decision during the Inter vs Juventus match that led to a significant suspension talk.

Feb 17 • 07:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

Flick's anger: "How did you see it? Is it a foul? If we had played well, I would talk more about it"

Hansi Flick expressed frustration over a controversial goal during the Barcelona vs. Girona match but emphasized the need for his team to focus on their overall performance.

Feb 16 • 22:58 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 17:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Sports

Italy: Death threats against La Penna and his family

Referee Federico La Penna has received death threats following a controversial red card decision in a Serie A match between Inter and Juventus.

Feb 16 • 16:43 UTC
🇮🇹 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 • 07:06 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Is UEFA Provoking Real Madrid? 'The Referee of Bad Memories' will Officiate Benfica's Match in the Champions League

Real Madrid is concerned over UEFA's decision to appoint referee François Letexier for their upcoming Champions League match against Benfica, recalling previous negative experiences with him.

Feb 15 • 13:59 UTC
🇫🇷 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 • 12:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Matías Almeyda's Fury Attack in Spain: Explodes Against the Referee After Being Sent Off in the Draw Between Sevilla and Alavés

Matías Almeyda faced a furious incident in Spain after being ejected from the match between Sevilla and Alavés for protesting a referee's decision.

Feb 14 • 20:51 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
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

What happened is a scandal.. De Jong attacks the referee of the Atlético Madrid match

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has criticized the referee's decision to disallow a goal by Pau Cubarsi in the Copa del Rey semi-final against Atlético Madrid, calling it a 'scandal.'

Feb 13 • 06:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Arsenal told they got lucky with one decision after dropping points at Brentford

Arsenal drew 1-1 with Brentford, leading to criticism from the Brentford manager regarding the referee's decisions that could have penalized Arsenal more severely.

Feb 12 • 22:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Ex-Premier League referee explains why VAR was RIGHT in Man City vs Liverpool controversy

Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey defends VAR's decision in a controversial moment during Manchester City's recent victory over Liverpool.

Feb 9 • 11:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Comment: Russia should have received a medal - The referee's decision is outrageous

The author argues that Russia was unfairly denied an Olympic medal due to a controversial referee decision during the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Feb 8 • 15:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

VIDEO Angry Mario Carević completely lost his nerves, screamed at the referee: 'We won't even go onto the field!'

Tensions escalated during the 21st round match of HNL between Lokomotiva and Gorica, culminating in an outburst from Gorica's coach after a controversial referee decision just before halftime.

Feb 6 • 18:43 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
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Referee decision angers Trpišovský, Oscar's dismissal devastated him

Despite a lengthy period with one less player, Slavia Prague's coach Jindřich Trpišovský views the 1-1 draw against Pardubice as a significant setback that narrows their lead over Sparta to five points.

Feb 2 • 06:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Real's Match Could Not Be Watched on TV for 20 Minutes Due to a Bizarre Referee Decision

The match between Real Madrid and Albacete was unviewable on television for the first 20 minutes due to thick fog and a controversial decision by the referee.

Jan 14 • 21:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Croatian boxer demolishes opponent. Fans attacked the referee for threatening his life

A scandalous refereeing decision during a boxing event in Germany endangered the life of German boxer Granit Shala after a late stoppage in a fight against Croatian boxer Petar Milas, leading to fan outrage.

Jan 11 • 16:06 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Scandal at AFCON. The host requested and received a referee change, see how he officiated

The article discusses a controversial refereeing decision in the AFCON quarterfinal where Morocco defeated Cameroon 2-0, with the referee accused of favoring Morocco by not issuing a second yellow card to a Moroccan player.

Jan 10 • 06:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Souček sharply criticized the entire Premier League. For me, this is a joke, he raged

After West Ham's crucial defeat to Nottingham, Tomáš Souček expressed his strong dissatisfaction with the referee's decision and criticized the Premier League harshly.

Jan 7 • 07:37 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

VAR takes center stage: the referee no longer decides, it's truly a video replay system

The increasing influence of VAR in football is challenging the traditional role of referees, as video images play a dominant role in decision-making, leading to growing tensions and controversies on the field.

Jan 5 • 08:44 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

Cristian Romero red card verdict drops after Tottenham's lucky escape in Brentford clash

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher analyzes the controversial decision regarding Cristian Romero's non-red card during Tottenham's draw with Brentford.

Jan 2 • 12:03 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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