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Referees from South Korea's top football league, the K-League, expressed their determination to improve officiating standards in a recently released training video interview.

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) is advancing towards professionalizing referees, following a meeting in Rome to discuss transforming Serie A and B referees into an independent legal entity funded by FIGC and the leagues.

Argentine football has come to a standstill as clubs and referees announce a total strike over judicial accusations against the Argentine Football Association.

After a significant win, Žalgiris coach Tomas Masiulis urged fans to show respect and refrain from derogatory chants directed at referees during a recent match.

Donatas Rumšas will officiate a UEFA Europa League match between Plzeno Viktoria and Panathinaikos.

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

The Russian Ice Hockey Federation has suspended three referees for inappropriate behavior during a recent match.

The Serie A clubs are voicing their discontent over repeated officiating mistakes, prompting planned discussions to reform arbitration in Italian football.

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.

Argentina's referees have joined a strike initiated by the president of AFA, Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, in response to his legal issues regarding alleged financial misconduct.

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

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.

The 2026 Apertura Tournament continues mid-week with 13 of the 15 scheduled matches.

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

Major League Soccer has cleared Lionel Messi of any wrongdoing after a review found he did not violate any rules when he approached match referees following Inter Miami's loss.

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

A video captured Lionel Messi's emotional reaction after Inter Miami lost 3-0 to Los Angeles in the opening match of the American Soccer League.

Henry Sildaru led the men's slopestyle event after the second run but ultimately secured no gold after being surpassed by Alex Ferreira's score in the final run.

Finland's Leijonat lost a dramatic semifinal match against Canada in the Olympic Games, leading to controversies regarding the officiating by Canadian referees.

Partizan basketball team experienced a humiliating defeat against the youth team Mega and faced fan violence during the match.

Wayne Gretzky commented on the controversial officiating in the Finland vs. Canada Olympic semifinal match, which was decided by a last-minute power-play goal by Nathan MacKinnon.

Referees for the Universidad Católica vs. Emelec match have decided not to travel to Quito due to the game's rescheduling by Liga Pro for safety reasons.

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

Kalervo Kummola criticized Nathan MacKinnon for what he perceived as an exaggerated reaction that influenced the referees' decision during a crucial Olympic semi-final.

Premier League referees are expressing doubt about the effectiveness of the new VAR system following a controversial disallowed goal for Manchester City.

The surprising decision for the semifinal match between Finland and Canada was that Canadian referees were officiating the game.

Czech ice hockey coach Radim Rulik claimed after a quarter-final match against Canada that referees are afraid to call penalties against them, which was met with strong denials from experts.

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

Jonas Valančiūnas lost his temper during a game, resulting in technical fouls being called against him and two opposing players after an altercation under the basket.

Matchday 6 of the 2026 Apertura Tournament features 15 matches with key referees appointed for each game, including notable clashes like Boca Juniors vs. Racing and Vélez vs. River Plate.

Luke Littler's complaints about crowd behavior during a Premier League Darts match have led the PDC to warn fans against whistling or face ejection.

Czech coach Radim Rulik expresses his outrage over NHL referees favoring Canada in their dramatic quarterfinal against the Czech Republic at the Olympics, as Finland prepares to face Canada in the semifinals.

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.

Tappara secured a 4-1 victory against JYP in the Finnish men's ice hockey league, but the game's aggressive fights were the main topic of discussion among the over 7,000 spectators.

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

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.

Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, expresses confidence in Nigerian referees' abilities to improve despite past criticisms and the recent awarding of FIFA badges to 30 referees.

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

Czech Republic's national ice hockey team challenged Canada's undefeated record during a quarterfinal match at the Olympics, leading until late in the game before ultimately losing in overtime.

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

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.

Barcelona's president Joan Laporta and player Raphinha criticize La Liga referees following controversial decisions that they believe disadvantage the club.

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

Joan Laporta has officially launched his candidacy for the upcoming Barcelona elections, criticizing referees and boasting of his experience compared to other candidates.

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.

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

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

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

A survey reveals that nearly half of the bullying and abuse faced by coaches, referees, and club officials in Australia is attributed to parents of youth athletes.

Referee Rocchi commented on Kalulu's expulsion, stating that it was a mistake by La Penna and lamenting that players are always looking for ways to deceive referees.