#match-officiating
#match-officiating

Soccer (FIFA)

Hearts concerned over 'troubling precedent' in Scottish Premiership after final-day chaos

Liverpool FC

Scottish FA criticises McInnes and media after referee requires police protection

Police protection was provided to match official John Beaton and his family after leaked personal details, amid criticism of penalty decisions and media-driven scapegoating.

Soccer (FIFA)

Everybody wants Hearts to win - Celtic boss O'Neill

Celtic must win to overtake Hearts, while O'Neill says the penalty decision is harsh but still a penalty and reflects broader European officiating issues.

Liverpool FC

fromIrish Independent

5 days ago

SFA panel rules VAR and referee wrong to give controversial Celtic penalty against Motherwell

Celtic’s stoppage-time penalty at Motherwell was ruled incorrectly awarded after VAR intervention, harming Hearts’ title hopes.

Hearts concerned over 'troubling precedent' in Scottish Premiership after final-day chaos

A pitch invasion ended a Scottish Premiership title decider early, prompting Hearts to warn that such invasions could determine match duration.

Liverpool FC

Scottish FA criticises McInnes and media after referee requires police protection

Police protection was provided to match official John Beaton and his family after leaked personal details, amid criticism of penalty decisions and media-driven scapegoating.

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Everybody wants Hearts to win - Celtic boss O'Neill

Celtic must win to overtake Hearts, while O'Neill says the penalty decision is harsh but still a penalty and reflects broader European officiating issues.

#premier-league

Manchester United

Mbeumo handball decision was wrong, Howard Webb tells Nottingham Forest

Manchester United

Nottingham Forest recieve PGMO apology after goal incorrectly given in Manchester United loss

fromwww.caughtoffside.com

Carragher explains on MNF why Arsenal are "disliked" following VAR controversy

VAR overturned Callum Wilson’s late equaliser after David Raya was fouled, preserving Arsenal’s 1-0 lead and fueling debate about Arsenal’s boundary-pushing tactics.

Arsenal

Biggest VAR call ever? Four chaotic minutes that may define the season

A late VAR decision overturning a stoppage-time Arsenal goal swing determined the match outcome, with major title and relegation implications.

Soccer (FIFA)

Leandro Trossard gives Arsenal dramatic win with West Ham denied by huge VAR call

Pablo’s foul on Raya led to a disallowed West Ham goal, leaving Arsenal with the 1-0 win and West Ham without a late lifeline.

Manchester United

Mbeumo handball decision was wrong, Howard Webb tells Nottingham Forest

Michael Salisbury should have disallowed Matheus Cunha’s goal because Bryan Mbeumo’s handball gave an advantage under Premier League handball law guidance.

Manchester United

Nottingham Forest recieve PGMO apology after goal incorrectly given in Manchester United loss

PGMO admitted Manchester United’s second goal should have been ruled out for handball after VAR review.

fromwww.caughtoffside.com

Carragher explains on MNF why Arsenal are "disliked" following VAR controversy

VAR overturned Callum Wilson’s late equaliser after David Raya was fouled, preserving Arsenal’s 1-0 lead and fueling debate about Arsenal’s boundary-pushing tactics.

Biggest VAR call ever? Four chaotic minutes that may define the season

A late VAR decision overturning a stoppage-time Arsenal goal swing determined the match outcome, with major title and relegation implications.

Leandro Trossard gives Arsenal dramatic win with West Ham denied by huge VAR call

Pablo’s foul on Raya led to a disallowed West Ham goal, leaving Arsenal with the 1-0 win and West Ham without a late lifeline.

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#var

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta adamant VAR was right to chalk off West Ham goal: 'I think it's very clear, no discussion'

VAR ruled out Callum Wilson’s late goal for West Ham due to a foul involving Pablo on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.

Arsenal

It's how you bounce back from adversity': Myles Lewis-Skelly back and writing his own scripts

Arsenal

VAR offers up Arsenal's title-deciding moment for digital mess generation | Barney Ronay

A Premier League title hinged on a lengthy VAR review of a corner foul, decided by a referee after multiple screen checks.

Soccer (FIFA)

The big VAR debate: with, without or change its scope?

VAR improves decision accuracy but disrupts match flow, causing delays, paused celebrations and controversy over whether football should prioritise correctness or spectacle.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta adamant VAR was right to chalk off West Ham goal: 'I think it's very clear, no discussion'

VAR ruled out Callum Wilson’s late goal for West Ham due to a foul involving Pablo on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.

It's how you bounce back from adversity': Myles Lewis-Skelly back and writing his own scripts

A VAR decision disallowed a late Arsenal equaliser, sparking relief and belief as Arsenal moved closer to the Premier League title.

VAR offers up Arsenal's title-deciding moment for digital mess generation | Barney Ronay

A Premier League title hinged on a lengthy VAR review of a corner foul, decided by a referee after multiple screen checks.

Soccer (FIFA)

The big VAR debate: with, without or change its scope?

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Hull City 0-0 Millwall: Tigers have late goal disallowed in play-off semi-final

Goalless draw leaves Hull City and Millwall level in the Championship play-off semi-final after chances, including a late disallowed goal.

AC Milan

1 month ago

GdS: From Inter vs. Milan to Bologna vs. Inter - five games in the Rocchi investigation

Gianluca Rocchi and Andrea Gervasoni are under investigation for influencing officiating in several football matches.

Manchester United

fromManutd

2 months ago

Carrick's view on set-piece debate

Pushing and pulling in the penalty box during set-pieces has escalated in Premier League matches this season, with managers debating whether the practice has gone too far despite its proven effectiveness.

fromBarca Blaugranes

Barcelona send warning after CTA confirm error before Girona's winner

This infraction should be penalized with a foul and a yellow card. VAR should have intervened as it was a clear, obvious, and manifest error. They should have recommended to the referee, after reviewing the monitor, that the decision be overturned.

FC Barcelona

AC Milan

When coaches get involved: Milan rightly furious after Chivu and Fabregas incidents

AC Milan have repeatedly suffered opposing coaches directly interfering with play in key matches while officials have failed to act consistently.

FC Barcelona

fromBarca Blaugranes

'Certain refs screw us over' - Laporta hits out after Barca defeats

Certain referees repeatedly make biased calls that harm Barça, so the team must respond by improving performance and overcoming external adversity.

What is Uefa's racism protocol and is it working?

Vinicius Jr reported alleged racial abuse by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni; the referee halted play and invoked UEFA's three-step racism protocol before the match restarted.

Aston Villa 1-3 Newcastle United: Report, result, goals as Magpies beat 10-player hosts in 2025/26 FA Cup fourth round

Newcastle came from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-1 after Marco Bizot's red card, with Sandro Tonali scoring twice.

fromIndependent

Bundee Aki dropped from Ireland's Six Nations squad for disciplinary reasons

Centre to miss France clash over repeated altercations with match officials after Connacht v Leinster game

Miscellaneous

4 months ago

Official: Colombo will officiate Milan's encounter with Roma - the record so far

Andrea Colombo will officiate the game between AC Milan and Roma tomorrow evening. For the Rossoneri, it's a chance to improve their record with the referee. After 21 games, Milan have an impressive 46 points to their name and haven't lost since the opening round against Cremonese. However, Inter are currently six points ahead of the Rossoneri, so beating Roma tomorrow will be crucial.

AC Milan

4 months ago

Time-wasting by goalkeepers can harm WSL 'attractiveness'

When you look at the bigger picture, there are so many people investing to come and watch us in the stadium or on TV. The product needs to be attractive and this is one of the areas that probably brings the entertainment down a little bit. I haven't had much time to think about the exact solution but I think there are other people who are thinking about that... hopefully!

Soccer (FIFA)

fromESPN.com

VAR review: Was Simons' red vs. Liverpool deserved?

The characteristics of a reckless challenge, originally identified by the on-field referee, were not evident in the footage presented to the VAR team when reviewing the incident. Attwell, would have been very uncomfortable with Simons action, feeling the contact on the back of Van Dijk's calf, with a level of force and speed, endangered the safety of his opponent and met the threshold for a possible red card.

Soccer (FIFA)

FC Barcelona

fromBarca Blaugranes

'Going to the Bernabeu is dangerous' - La Liga told referees 'don't want' Real Madrid or Barcelona games

Referees avoid Real Madrid and Barcelona fixtures because intense criticism from media, club management, fans, and player confrontations make officiating assignments risky.

FC Barcelona

fromBarca Universal

Barcelona's explanation for Hansi Flick's dejected appearance after victory over Alaves | Barca Universal

Hansi Flick remained visibly upset after Barcelona's 3-1 win over Alaves because of a denied penalty, staff dismissals, and contentious officiating.

Why are handball calls causing confusion in Premiership?

Confusion and inconsistent application of Scotland's handball law has emerged after contentious non-penalty and penalty decisions in recent Rangers and Motherwell matches.

6 months ago

Lautaro elbow and Acerbi hair-pull go unpunished by referee in Inter-Milan derby

There is a lot of discussion ongoing surrounding the penalty awarded by Simone Sozza after a VAR check following what was adjudged to be a foul by Strahinja Pavlovic on Marcus Thuram. It has divided experts, with some calling it an 'abomination' and others stating it was a 'reckless' challenge. A couple of other moments have gone under the microscope, though. Firstly, Lautaro Martinez swung an elbow at Matteo Gabbia while going up for a header in the first half. It left the defender with a bloodied nose, and the force behind it suggested there was a more cynical intention.

AC Milan

7 months ago

Expert explains why Leao and Athekame's goals were not offside per the rules

Both Milan goals against Pisa were allowed under a recent offside interpretation that treats distant offside attackers as 'non-impactful', permitting the goals to stand.