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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Could this device have saved the Lions?

The article discusses a controversial goal in a semi-final hockey match between Finland and Canada, questioning whether better technology could have identified an offside play.

Feb 25 • 20:21 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

"Choosing its referees for 70 years".. Laporta attacks Real Madrid

Joan Laporta criticizes Real Madrid and the Spanish refereeing system in his new controversial book, emphasizing Barcelona's innocence in corruption allegations.

Feb 25 • 09:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Howard Webb gives verdict on Dominik Szoboszlai red card as ref admits 'I didn't see that'

Howard Webb defended the red card issued to Dominik Szoboszlai during a match between Liverpool and Manchester City, despite widespread criticism.

Feb 24 • 18:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

We are in the second wave, the referees were good, comments Hrdina. The Olympic format would change

Jiří Hrdina discusses the quality of the refereeing and the performance of teams at the recent Olympics, highlighting the competitiveness between Canada and the USA in hockey.

Feb 24 • 08:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

VAR is a drone in the hands of unqualified pilots. It's no longer football

The article criticizes the ineffectiveness of the current VAR system in football, arguing that it undermines the spirit of the game and needs urgent reform.

Feb 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Referees in Italy: many whistles but little professionalism

The article discusses the ongoing concerns regarding refereeing quality in Italy's football, particularly in light of recent controversies and fan reactions.

Feb 22 • 22:10 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
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Teemu Selänne's full blast at Canadian referees: "Incomprehensible"

Finnish hockey legend Teemu Selänne expressed his outrage at the refereeing decisions during Finland's semifinal loss to Canada.

Feb 20 • 19:51 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Referees, after the mistakes, changes are coming: here is the reform for professionalism. And Gravina scolds the AIA

The Italian football refereeing system is undergoing reforms in response to recent mistakes, with significant criticism directed at the AIA by Gravina.

Feb 20 • 07:57 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Czechia hockey coach says referees are 'afraid to call anything against Canada' after Olympic loss

Czechia's Olympic men's hockey coach Radim Rulik criticized the referees for their officiating during the team's Olympic quarterfinal loss to Canada, alleging bias in favor of the Canadian team.

Feb 19 • 12:32 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
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Where is Soto Grado's error

The article discusses a significant error made by the Spanish Refereeing Committee regarding the VAR's failure to intervene during a key moment in a football match involving Echeverri and Koundé.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Referees upset Rulík: They are afraid to call something against Canada. But they recognized a goal in six for the Czech Republic

The Czech ice hockey team, led by coach Radim Rulík, narrowly lost to Canada in the Olympic quarterfinals and faced controversial refereeing decisions.

Feb 18 • 21:06 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

A member of CAF: "The Moroccan national team was wronged in the African Cup final"

A CAF official criticized the officiating in the African Cup final, claiming that Morocco was unfairly treated during the match.

Feb 18 • 13:53 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Intriguing statistics reveal Madrid referees' dominance over Barcelona matches

A report highlights the controversial appointment of Madrid referees for many of Barcelona's domestic matches.

Feb 18 • 13:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

UEFA issues VAR and refereeing guidance for Champions League after controversies

UEFA has issued new guidance on VAR and officiating for the Champions League following widespread criticism of referees and their decisions this season.

Feb 17 • 16:12 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Raphinha criticizes Spanish refereeing after Girona's setback

Raphinha criticizes inconsistent officiating in La Liga after Barcelona's loss to Girona.

Feb 17 • 14:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

"Catastrophic and Hopeless": Barcelona Under Fire from Spanish Press

Spanish media have criticized FC Barcelona's disappointing performances after their second consecutive defeat, which has led them to lose the top position in La Liga.

Feb 17 • 08:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

FA Cup blunders show we need VAR - but we need refereeing standards to improve more

The article discusses recent officiating mistakes during FA Cup matches, arguing for the necessity of VAR while also emphasizing the need for improvement in refereeing standards.

Feb 16 • 11:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

LKL referees' department explained the episode that sparked passions

The Lithuanian Basketball League's referee department clarified a controversial foul call during a recent game involving the teams "Rytas" and "Neptūnas."

Feb 16 • 11:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Alan Shearer admits 'I might've been SACKED' by BBC after FA Cup nightmare for officials

Alan Shearer reflected on the FA Cup match involving Newcastle United, criticizing the officials and suggesting he could have faced dismissal from the BBC for his outspoken views.

Feb 16 • 09:42 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Inter, official defenses and great embarrassment but minds focused on Europe

Inter Milan's recent victory against Juventus is overshadowed by controversies and criticisms regarding the team's conduct and refereeing decisions.

Feb 16 • 07:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Soto Grado.. The Whistle of Missing Justice Chases Barcelona in the Catalan Derby

Refereeing controversies surrounding a disallowed goal add tension as Barcelona prepares for a derby against Girona officiated by Cesar Soto Grado.

Feb 16 • 04:49 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Sports

World Curling changes umpire setup again at Games

World Curling has revised its umpire setup at the Winter Games following controversy involving questionable athlete deliveries.

Feb 15 • 19:09 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
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Disastrous Referees. And Today Conte to Avoid Getting Out of Everything

Inter FC secured a controversial victory, heavily influenced by poor officiating that continues to plague Serie A matches.

Feb 15 • 09:15 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Kalulu's red card ignites the Italy derby and this is what the refereeing experts said

The red card issued to Kalulu during Juventus's match against Inter Milan has sparked significant controversy and criticism from fans and officials alike.

Feb 15 • 07:04 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Chiellini and Comolli furious: 'Where was Rocchi? Now we need to change'

Juventus officials, led by Chiellini and Comolli, expressed their anger over a controversial red card incident during a recent match.

Feb 14 • 23:03 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

FA Cup Without Video Evidence: Woltemade Ends Goal Drought in a Curious Game

Nick Woltemade ends his goal drought by scoring in a 3-1 FA Cup victory for Newcastle United against Aston Villa, despite Newcastle facing initial setbacks with refereeing decisions.

Feb 14 • 22:11 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
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Sports

Shambolic refereeing without VAR fails to derail Newcastle against 10-man Villa

Newcastle United triumphed over poor refereeing to eliminate Aston Villa from the FA Cup.

Feb 14 • 20:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Barcelona demand answers in extraordinary statement against referees and VAR

Barcelona has officially complained to the Spanish football authorities regarding controversial officiating during their 4-0 Copa del Rey defeat against Atletico Madrid.

Feb 14 • 16:13 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Sports

Barcelona files a formal complaint to the RFEF for lack of unified refereeing criteria

FC Barcelona has formally complained to the RFEF over inconsistencies in refereeing standards during competitions.

Feb 14 • 15:48 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Barcelona escalates against "double standards" of Spanish refereeing

Barcelona has officially complained to the Spanish Football Federation regarding repeated refereeing errors that they deem unfair and inconsistent.

Feb 14 • 13:17 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Jens Littorin: Olympic medals are at stake – curling cannot have referees acting as extras

Jens Littorin criticizes the lack of authoritative refereeing in curling, especially during important competitions like the Olympics.

Feb 14 • 06:25 UTC
🇶🇦 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 • 03:16 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Watch.. The Eight Strangest Disallowed Goals in Football History

The article discusses a recent disallowed goal by Ryan Cherki during a match between Liverpool and Manchester City, highlighting its unusual circumstances and the broader context of odd disallowed goals in football history.

Feb 13 • 18:36 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Sports

Should there have been a penalty against Fehérváry until the end, and should the goal for 2:3 have counted? Rules dictate how the referee should decide

Experts suggest that a five-minute penalty should have been called against Italy for a head contact incident with Slovak player Martin Fehérváry during their recent hockey match.

Feb 13 • 16:51 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Six Nations, Italy Rugby in Dublin to Challenge the Ireland Taboo

Italy's rugby team prepares to face Ireland in Dublin, aiming to break a longstanding losing streak against the team as a historic first for women's refereeing in men's Six Nations occurs.

Feb 13 • 15:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

A controversial claim about a referee farce is spreading in Sweden - The star of the Lions denies it

In Sweden, there is a growing controversy surrounding a goal scored by Anton Lundell, with claims that it should have been disallowed due to the use of a high stick, which Lundell himself acknowledged after the game.

Feb 13 • 15:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Referees in the Bundesliga: Kircher should improve refereeing performance rather than focusing on image preservation

Knut Kircher, head of the elite referees in Germany, is scheduled to appear as an expert on Dazn, promoting transparency about refereeing performance in the Bundesliga.

Feb 13 • 14:04 UTC
🇬🇷 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 • 10:35 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

The Head of the Referees Committee in Spain recounts the strangest incident in his career

Spain's referee chief shares a humorous anecdote from his career involving multiple player expulsions.

Feb 13 • 03:38 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Coppa Italia, Como eliminates Napoli on penalties. Conte on refereeing: 'Everyone complains'

Como defeated Napoli in a penalty shootout in the Coppa Italia, with Napoli's decisive penalty missed by Lobotka, leading to Conte's complaints about officiating.

Feb 11 • 07:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Pablo Lavallén improvised a VAR with his phone and pointed against all Honduran football due to a controversy

Pablo Lavallén expressed his frustration with controversial refereeing decisions in a Honduran football match, where he improvised a VAR system using his phone.

Feb 10 • 19:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

PDC referee had to intervene due to rare mistake commentators 'had never seen'

A rare refereeing blunder at Players Championship One led to a leg being replayed after both players had thrown darts mistakenly.

Feb 10 • 12:35 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

"They are such clowns, brother": Mbappé lashes out (again) at refereeing during Valencia-Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappé expressed frustration with officiating during the halftime of the Valencia vs Real Madrid match.

Feb 9 • 06:30 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

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