
Real Madrid Faces Refereeing Controversy After Courtois Penalty
Real Madrid's crucial match against Osasuna was marred by fresh refereeing controversy after goalkeeper Courtois conceded a penalty, leading to questions about the team's performance despite their lead in La Liga.

Matthew Carley to Referee Wales vs Scotland Six Nations Match
English official Matthew Carley is announced as one of the referees for this year's Six Nations Championship match between Wales and Scotland.

NHL Hall of Famer Criticizes Referees After Canada-Finland Winter Olympics Controversy
An NHL Hall of Famer voiced strong criticism against referees following a controversial game between defending champions Finland and Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Catawba County Referee Calls Off High School Basketball Game, Fans Asked to Leave
The Catawba County school district is investigating an incident where a referee ordered dozens of fans to leave a high school basketball game, leading to its cancellation.

FIGC Plans Emergency Referee Reform for Serie A with Elite Teams
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) is preparing a significant overhaul of its refereeing system, with president Gabriele Gravina proposing urgent reforms including the creation of elite referee teams for Serie A.

Barcelona Players React to Difficult Week and Referee Controversies
Barcelona players Gerard Martin and Eric Garcia discuss a challenging week for the club, including back-to-back defeats and concerns over referee decisions.

Celtic Prepares for European Knock-out Tie Against VfB Stuttgart
Celtic is preparing to face VfB Stuttgart in a European knock-out tie, aiming to break a long-standing drought in such competitions.

Czechia Hockey Coach Alleges Bias Against Canada in Olympic Loss
Czechia's Olympic hockey coach, Radim Rulik, claimed referees were 'afraid to call' penalties against Canada after his team's 4-3 overtime quarterfinal loss.

Wake Forest Tablets Turned Off During Clemson Basketball Game Due to Officials' Order
Referees ordered Wake Forest to turn off their tablets during a game against Clemson after the Tigers' tablets stopped working.

SportBBCYahoo3d ago2 sources Gianluca Prestianni Gives Account of Vinicius Junior Racism Allegation
Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has provided his version of events regarding the racism allegation made against him by Vinicius Junior, who informed the referee of the incident.

SportThe IndependentYahoo3d ago2 sources Controversy Over Uncalled Red Card in Real Madrid vs. Benfica Match
A former Spanish referee has reignited controversy by analyzing an uncalled sending-off during the Real Madrid versus Benfica match.

SportThe IndependentYahoo3d ago2 sources Barcelona's Recurring Curse Continues to Haunt Team
Barcelona's recent loss to Girona was marred by refereeing controversy and a persistent frustrating trend that has plagued the team throughout the season.

Football Daily Discusses Refereeing Feedback Loop and Challenges
Football Daily highlights the frustrating feedback loop in refereeing, noting recent issues with officials like Chris Kavanagh and the lack of easy solutions.

UEFA Adjusts Champions League Refereeing Rules for VAR and Player Protection
UEFA has announced adjustments to Champions League refereeing rules, aiming for fewer VAR interventions, greater flow, and enhanced player protection.

Juventus CEO and Director Banned After Confrontation with Referee
Juventus CEO Damien Comolli and Director of Football Strategy Giorgio Chiellini received bans following an angry confrontation with a referee.

Serie A Referees Under Scrutiny for Professionalism Reform
The Serie A refereeing system is facing a potential overhaul as the FIGC president pushes for professionalism reform amid scrutiny of the Italian Referees Association.

VAR Error in Girona vs. Barcelona Match Acknowledged by Referees Committee
The Referees Committee has admitted that VAR made an error that led to Girona's winning goal against Barcelona, sparking continued discussion about the match's outcome.

Girona Defeats Barcelona 2-1 in La Liga
Barcelona suffered a second consecutive defeat, losing 2-1 to Girona in La Liga, missing an opportunity to move above Real Madrid.

Sports Referees Seek More Legal Protection Amid Safety Concerns
Sports officials are advocating for increased legal protection, with the legislature considering a bill to make assaulting referees a felony due to safety concerns.

Debate Intensifies Over Future of VAR in Football
Following a weekend of FA Cup matches without VAR, a widespread debate has emerged among managers, fans, and pundits regarding the necessity and potential reforms of video assistant referee technology in football.

Refereeing Controversy Mars Italian Derby d'Italia
A recent Derby d'Italia match was overshadowed by significant refereeing chaos, leading to widespread discussion about the officiating rather than the game itself.

Football World Debates Future of VAR After FA Cup Weekend
Following a weekend of FA Cup matches played without VAR, a significant debate has emerged among managers, fans, and pundits regarding the necessity and potential reforms of video assistant referee technology in football.

The Ongoing Debate Over VAR in Football
Following a weekend of FA Cup matches without VAR, the debate continues among managers, fans, and pundits regarding the necessity and future scope of video assistant referee technology.

RB Leipzig Bosses Lament Denied Penalty, Claim Referee Apologies
RB Leipzig's sporting director Marcel Schäfer expressed frustration over a denied penalty in their recent draw with Wolfsburg, stating that referees have called to apologize for the decision.

Green Bay Coach Doug Gottlieb Rages Against Officiating After Loss
Green Bay Head Coach Doug Gottlieb launched a heated rant against the officiating following his team's loss to Milwaukee, demanding accountability from the officials and the Horizon commissioner.
Barcelona Express Concerns Over Referee Appointment for Girona Match
La Liga champions Barcelona have voiced their dissatisfaction with the referee assigned to their upcoming fixture against Girona.
Referee Under Scrutiny Ahead of Girona vs Barcelona Match
The upcoming Girona vs Barcelona match, a crucial game for Barcelona's top spot in La Liga, is drawing attention to the referee's past performance and a history of questionable calls.

SportThe IndependentYahoo4h ago2 sources Six Nations Referee Andrea Piardi Suffers Quad Injury During England v Ireland Match
Referee Andrea Piardi was forced off injured during the first half of the England v Ireland Six Nations clash at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, after suffering a quad injury.

90-Year-Old Rugby Referee Retires
Nando Di Matteo, a rugby referee who began officiating in 1982, has called full-time on his career at the age of 90.

Leipzig vs. Borussia Dortmund Match Preview: Referee, Broadcast, Weather, and Historical Facts
Ahead of the Leipzig vs. Borussia Dortmund match, details regarding the referee, broadcast information, weather, and historical facts about their encounters have been released, noting that their games have never been goalless.

Eve Muirhead Hopes for Team GB's Best Ever Winter Olympics on 'Super Saturday'
Eve Muirhead expresses optimism that 'Super Saturday,' with gold medal opportunities for Bruce Mouat's curling team and Zoe Atkin in ski halfpipe, could lead to Team GB's most successful Winter Olympics.

Dani Olmo Insists Refereeing Decisions Not an Excuse for Barça Losses
Dani Olmo stated that Barcelona should be able to win regardless of poor refereeing decisions, following two consecutive defeats where officiating was a factor.

Javier Tebas Addresses Barcelona's Role in Negreira Case
Javier Tebas has commented on Barcelona's involvement in the Negreira case, asserting that the club did not pay referees.

Gianluca Manganiello to Referee Lecce vs. Inter Milan Match
Gianluca Manganiello has been appointed as the referee for the upcoming Serie A clash between Lecce and Inter Milan.

Ex-Barcelona President Accuses Real Madrid of 'Diving' for Penalties
A former Barcelona president has accused Real Madrid of frequently 'diving' to win penalties, highlighting perceived inconsistencies in La Liga refereeing this season.

Barcelona Defender Pau Cubarsi Questions Referee Controversy
Barcelona's Pau Cubarsi expressed confusion regarding a recent referee controversy following back-to-back defeats.

SportBBCYahoo3d ago2 sources Jose Mourinho Accuses Referee of Bias in Real Madrid vs. Benfica Match
Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has accused the referee of favoring Real Madrid in their recent 1-0 victory over his team, citing his own sending off as an example of biased officiating.

Barcelona Outraged Over Referee's Double Standards After Girona Loss
FC Barcelona expressed outrage over perceived double standards from the referee following their 2-1 defeat to Girona, which left them two points behind Real Madrid.

Matt Hardy Believes AJ Styles Will Wrestle in TNA After WWE Retirement
Former WWE star and current TNA Tag Team Champion Matt Hardy believes that fans will see AJ Styles wrestle in TNA following his retirement from WWE.

UEFA Reminds Referees to Use VAR Only for Clear and Obvious Errors
UEFA has issued a reminder to its referees and the broader football community regarding the correct use of video assistant referee (VAR), emphasizing its application only for clear and obvious errors.

UEFA Referees' Chief Advocates Against Microscopic VAR Intervention
Roberto Rosetti, UEFA's refereeing director, stated that European soccer must avoid excessive and microscopic intervention from VAR.

Milan Director Tare Fined After Win Over Pisa
Milan director Igli Tare was fined €10,000 after the Rossoneri's 2-1 win over Pisa for aggressively protesting the referee on the field.

Thomas Bramall to Referee Manchester City vs Newcastle Match
The Premier League has confirmed that Thomas Bramall will be the match official for the upcoming game between Manchester City and Newcastle United.

Referee and Assistant Stood Down After FA Cup Mistakes
Referee Chris Kavanagh and his assistant Nick Greenhalgh have been removed from Premier League duty this weekend following errors made during an FA Cup match.

Barcelona Stunned by Girona 2-1, Real Madrid Takes LaLiga Lead
Barcelona suffered a surprising 2-1 defeat against Girona, resulting in Real Madrid taking the top spot in LaLiga.

SportThe GuardianYahoo5d ago2 sources Serie A Referee Receives Death Threats, Advised to Stay Home by Police
Serie A referee Federico La Penna has been advised by police to stay home after receiving dozens of death threats following a controversial decision to wrongly send off a player in a match between Juventus and Inter.

SportThe IndependentYahoo5d ago2 sources English Football Club Updates
This cluster includes news from Guernsey FC, Preston North End's draw against Watford, Stoke City's manager defending his goalkeeper, and West Ham's Crysencio Summerville finding opportunity.

Premier League Matchweek 27 Referees Announced
The officials for Matchweek 27 of the Premier League have been announced, detailing the referees for each upcoming game.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Jokes About NBA All-Star Game Referee Bias
Giannis Antetokounmpo provided a memorable moment at the NBA All-Star Game by humorously accusing referees of showing bias during the event.

Juventus Directors Face Potential Ban Over Referee Confrontation
Reports indicate that Juventus directors Damien Comolli and Giorgio Chiellini could face a ban following a tunnel confrontation with referee Federico La Penna.

Referee Announced for Champions League Clash Between Benfica and Real Madrid
François Letexier has been named as the referee for the upcoming Champions League match between Portuguese club Benfica and Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Barcelona Expresses Frustration Over Refereeing Decisions
Former Barcelona director Mateu Alemany commented on the club's fury regarding a disallowed goal and other referee decisions during a recent match.
SportBBCThe IndependentYahoo6d ago3 sources VAR Debate Intensifies After FA Cup Weekend
Following a weekend of FA Cup matches without VAR, a debate has reignited among managers, fans, and pundits regarding the necessity and potential changes to video assistant referee technology in football.
Rooney and Shearer Criticize Refereeing Decisions and VAR Reliance
Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer voiced strong opinions on controversial refereeing decisions, suggesting officials are hesitant to act without VAR's safety net.

Andrea Piardi to Referee England vs Ireland Six Nations Match
Italian official Andrea Piardi, who made his Six Nations debut in 2024, is set to referee the England vs Ireland clash.

SportThe Independent13h ago Old Lyme Boys Basketball Ends Ellington's 46-Game Winning Streak
The Old Lyme boys basketball team defeated No. 6 Ellington, snapping their impressive 46-game winning streak.

SportAPBBCwsj+1Yahoo23h ago4 sources Canada hockey referee controversy overshadows Winter Olympics semifinal win
The Winter Olympics have witnessed some great history being made as well as its fair share of controversy. More specifically, Canadian teams can’t seem to escape the controversies. In the same week th

Milan Contacts AIA Over Controversial Refereeing Decisions
Milan has reportedly contacted the Italian referees’ association (AIA) to address a series of controversial decisions during their 1-1 draw against Como.

Furious Milan Protests Referee Decisions
AC Milan is reportedly furious with recent referee decisions, with the club issuing a warning to the AIA (Italian Referees Association) against further errors and protesting against referee Mariani.

La Liga President Defends Barcelona in Negreira Case
La Liga president Javier Tebas has publicly defended FC Barcelona against accusations of paying referees in the Negreira case, stating his conviction that the club did not engage in such practices.

Barcelona President Laporta Criticizes Referees After Defeats
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has publicly criticized match officials, stating that 'certain refs screw us over' following recent defeats.

Joan Laporta Discusses Barcelona's Future
Joan Laporta outlined his re-election project for FC Barcelona, addressing topics like Messi, La Masia, Camp Nou, and refereeing issues.

Scotland Hero John McGinn Criticizes Scottish VAR
Scotland and Aston Villa star John McGinn issued a strong response to Scottish refereeing after Aberdeen's victory over Motherwell in the Scottish Cup.

Inter vs. Juventus Match Reignites Rivalry with Referee Incident
A recent Serie A match between Inter and Juventus intensified their rivalry, marked by a controversial referee incident.

Alexander-Arnold condemns “disgraceful” racial abuse against Vinicius Jr as former Real Madrid star rips into Mourinho’s “big mistake”
Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has slammed the alleged racial abuse aimed at teammate Vinicius Junior during Tuesday’s Champions League play-off first leg against Benfica.The ugly incid..

Wolves-Arsenal Referee Assigned First Gunners Game in Two Seasons
The Premier League has confirmed the appointment of the referee for Arsenal's away match against Wolverhampton Wanderers, marking his first Gunners game in two seasons.

FC Barcelona's Raphinha Criticizes Refereeing After Girona Loss
FC Barcelona player Raphinha lashed out at the refereeing following his team's defeat against Girona.

Barcelona Superstar Criticizes Refereeing After Girona Loss
Following a defeat to Girona and a prior loss to Atletico Madrid, a Barcelona superstar has subtly criticized the refereeing standards in Spanish football.

SportThe GuardianYahoo4d ago2 sources Bologna CEO Suggests Serie A Refereeing Reforms After Juventus Controversy
Following a controversial match between Juventus and Inter Milan, the Bologna CEO has proposed suggestions for reforming Serie A refereeing.

Inter-Juventus Controversy Continues in Italian Football
The controversy surrounding the Inter-Juventus match continues to dominate Italian sports headlines, with discussions about referee mistakes and the broader implications for the Champions League.

Fan Throws Scooter at Referee, Halting Malatya Amateur League Match
An amateur football match in Malatya was brought to a halt when a spectator threw a scooter from the stands, striking the assistant referee.

Referee and Assistant Stood Down After FA Cup Mistakes
Referee Chris Kavanagh and his assistant Nick Greenhalgh have been removed from Premier League duty this weekend following mistakes made during an FA Cup match.

SportBBCThe GuardianYahoo5d ago3 sources Premier League Referee Chris Kavanagh Sidelined After Controversial FA Cup Decisions
Referee Chris Kavanagh will not officiate a Premier League game this weekend following widespread criticism of his performance in recent FA Cup matches.

Referee Appointed for UEFA Champions League Match Between Bodo/Glimt and Inter Milan
Daniel Siebert has been named as the referee for the upcoming UEFA Champions League clash between Bodo/Glimt and Inter Milan. UEFA has released the full details for the match officials.

Italian Football: Juventus Match Updates and Refereeing Controversy
Atalanta's Gian Piero Gasperini receives good news as Wesley is cleared to play against Juventus, while reports indicate that the officiating in the recent Inter-Juventus match has caused upset not only for Juventus but also for Milan.

Capello Criticizes Inter Milan Star After Derby d’Italia Controversy
Legendary coach Fabio Capello has publicly criticized Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni following a controversial incident during the recent Derby d’Italia, stating that a player of his caliber should not behave in such a manner.

Referees' Chief Admits Mistake in Juventus Kalulu Red Card Decision
Italy's referees selector Gianluca Rocchi has acknowledged that the decision to issue a red card to Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu was a clear error.

Referee History Looms Over Monaco vs. PSG Match
A familiar referee with a history involving both Monaco and PSG is set to officiate their upcoming match, raising questions about potential biases.

Serie A Referee Chief Apologizes for Controversial Red Card
Serie A's referee designator Gianluca Rocchi has issued an apology following a controversial red card incident involving Kalulu during Juventus's dramatic 3-2 loss to Inter.
Tensions Rise Between FIGC and AIA Following Inter-Juventus Incident
Controversy surrounding refereeing decisions in the Inter-Juventus match leads to increased tensions between the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) and the Italian Referees Association (AIA).