A controversial penalty decision involving Kylian Mbappe and Sadio Mane in France's World Cup match against Senegal has drawn criticism from top referees and pundits. Despite a VAR review, the referee awarded a goal-kick, baffling experts.
Tim Ream became the oldest USMNT player at a World Cup and the first to benefit from the 'mistaken identity' rule change, where a yellow card was overturned and issued to an opponent for simulation.
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the US for the 2026 World Cup due to suspected links to terror organizations. FIFA removed him from the referee list, and he returned to Mogadishu.
The 2026 World Cup will feature live referee POV cameras, offering viewers an unprecedented on-field perspective. This technology, developed by FIFA and partners like Lenovo and Verizon, uses AI to stabilize footage and 5G for low latency, and may even assist VAR decisions.
A Somali referee, Artan, was denied entry to the US in Miami due to alleged links to suspected members of terrorist organizations. He was set to officiate at the World Cup and expressed deep disappointment.
Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan returned to Mogadishu after being denied entry to the US. He criticized the decision, citing links to terror organizations, and expressed gratitude for FIFA's support.
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, scientists raise concerns about heat mitigation for players and referees, highlighting the tournament's significant fossil-fuel impact. The psychological effects of VAR are also discussed.
PGMO has admitted that Manchester United's second goal against Nottingham Forest should have been disallowed for handball. Referee Michael Salisbury rejected VAR advice, but PGMO confirmed a misjudgment occurred.
8 referees have been appointed for the EuroLeague Final Four to be held in Athens, Greece, from May 22-24. The list includes referees from France, Croatia, Montenegro, Latvia, Germany, Slovenia, and Spain, with some making their first appearance.
Die RefCam, eine am Headset des Schiedsrichters befestigte Kamera, bietet Fans neue Einblicke in den Profifußball. DFB und DFL nutzen die Aufnahmen für Transparenz und Unterhaltung, wobei sensible Szenen vor der Veröffentlichung in sozialen Medien streng gefiltert werden.
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison suggests referees are "petrified" to make decisions after being denied an injury-time penalty against Leeds.
Pep Guardiola expresses frustration with refereeing decisions, citing recent controversies and past experiences, emphasizing the need for his team to perform better to overcome such issues.
Disallowing West Ham's last-ditch equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday was the right decision, referees' chief Howard Webb says.
Referees' chief Howard Webb confirms the VAR decision to disallow West Ham's late equaliser against Arsenal was correct due to a foul on Arsenal's goalkeeper David Raya by West Ham's Pablo, impacting the Premier League standings.
Disallowing West Ham's last-ditch equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday was the right decision, referees' chief Howard Webb says.
A controversial VAR decision to disallow West Ham's late equalizer against Arsenal, citing a foul on the goalkeeper, will be discussed at the end of the season. The decision, backed by referees' chief Howard Webb, has sparked debate over consistency in refereeing.
Referees' chief Howard Webb confirms a consultation on excessive grappling in the penalty area will occur at the end of the season, following controversy over VAR disallowing West Ham's late equaliser against Arsenal due to a foul on the goalkeeper.
VAR disallows West Ham's equaliser against Arsenal due to foul on goalkeeper David Raya, sparking controversy and debate over consistency in refereeing decisions
West Ham's late equalizer against Arsenal was correctly disallowed due to a foul on Arsenal's goalkeeper David Raya by West Ham's Pablo, according to referees' chief Howard Webb, with a consultation on excessive grappling in the penalty area to occur at the end of the season.
VAR will rule on corners and second yellows at World CupPGMO fears change will put more pressure on officialsThe Premier League is to reject widening the scope of VAR next season after talks with the refereeing body Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO). Under a regulation change approved by the International Football Association Board (Ifab) in February, the video assistant referee will be permitted to rule on the award of corners and second yellow cards from next month, with referees to use the powers at the World Cup after a request from Fifa.Ifab has made the new law discretionary, however, allowing leagues and competitions to decide whether to adopt it. The Premier League’s final decision will be made by the clubs at their annual general meeting next month, but PGMO has advised against extending the use of VAR. Continue reading...
The International Cricket Council has maintained an unchanged list of match officials for the 2026-27 international season. Nitin Menon continues as the sole Indian on the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, while Javagal Srinath remains the only Indian in the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees. This decision reflects the consistency and high standards in international officiating.
Club plan to contact PGMO after Wilson strike ruled outThey are angry about what they regard as inconsistencyWest Ham intend to complain to the referees’ body Professional Game Match Officials over the decision to disallow Callum Wilson’s goal after David Raya was deemed to have been fouled by Pablo Felipe. The drama dealt another blow to their hopes of staying in the Premier League and the club plan to contact PGMO to seek clarity over why Pablo was penalised.Although West Ham accept their complaint is unlikely to get them anywhere they are also expected to ask for the audio between the referee, Chris Kavanagh, and the video assistant referee, Darren England. Kavanagh was advised by England to go the pitchside monitor to review the incident. Continue reading...
West Ham will contact referees' body the Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO) over their disallowed equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday.
West Ham will contact referees' body the Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO) over their disallowed equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday.
