Bayern Munich legend says Celtic were denied ‘clear’ penalty during Champions League clash

Bayern Munich legend says Celtic were denied 'clear' penalty during Champions League clash

GERMAN legend Michael Ballack reckons Celtic were robbed out of a penalty against his former club in the second half of their Champions League defeat. Bayern stopper Dayot Upamecano trod on Celtic midfielder Arne Engels inside the box, but after a VAR review, Spanish ref Jesus Gil Manzano – who… Bayern Munich legend says Celtic … Read more

Premier League release VAR statement after Everton’s dramatic equaliser but key omission will anger Liverpool fans

Premier League release VAR statement after Everton's dramatic equaliser but key omission will anger Liverpool fans

LIVERPOOL fans have been left fuming with the Premier League’s VAR statement for Everton’s late equaliser in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday night. James Tarkowski thundered home a controversial equaliser in 98th minute of the feisty 2-2 draw, leading to a VAR check. 10 Everton’s James… Premier League release VAR statement after Everton’s dramatic equaliser … Read more

Major change to VAR to be introduced for FA Cup fifth round despite concerns about accuracy

Major change to VAR to be introduced for FA Cup fifth round despite concerns about accuracy

THE FA CUP fifth round is set to be the testing ground of semi-automated offside technology. The technology, also known as SAOT, is set to be introduced into the fifth round of England’s premier cup competition with a view to a wider introduction to English football later on. 2 Semi-automated… Major change to VAR to … Read more

Watch ‘softest penalty in history’ give Club Brugge ‘disgraceful’ last gasp Champions League win over Atalanta

Watch 'softest penalty in history' give Club Brugge 'disgraceful' last gasp Champions League win over Atalanta

FANS have slammed a huge Champions League refereeing blunder as the “worst decision of the season”. Club Brugge scored a 94th minute penalty to beat Atalanta 2-1 in a first leg play-off round clash. 4 Gustaf Nilsson went down holding his face after a clash with Isak HienCredit: TNT Sports 4 The… Watch ‘softest penalty … Read more

‘Robbed’ – Fans fume at lack of VAR again following latest controversial FA Cup decision after Maguire’s offside goal

'Robbed' - Fans fume at lack of VAR again following latest controversial FA Cup decision after Maguire's offside goal

FANS have been left raging AGAIN over the lack of VAR in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Several matches this weekend have been impacted by controversial refereeing decisions, with officials in Stockley Park not in place until the next round of the competition. 7 Blackburn star Dominic Hyam was… ‘Robbed’ – Fans fume … Read more

We have GOT to take death threats to referees seriously… we shouldn’t assume it ‘won’t happen’ in Premier League

We have GOT to take death threats to referees seriously... we shouldn't assume it 'won't happen' in Premier League

YOU have to be a special sort of thug to threaten a referee with death. It’s impossible to imagine how any spectator could wield a knife or point a firearm at a man because he disagrees with a football decision. 3 Michael Oliver received death threats after sending Myles Lewis-Skelly off against… We have GOT … Read more

New VAR protocol only ever seen once before in England leaves fans divided as they claim Newcastle ‘robbed’ vs Arsenal

New VAR protocol only ever seen once before in England leaves fans divided as they claim Newcastle 'robbed' vs Arsenal

FANS have been left divided by a new VAR protocol used for only the second in England. During Newcastle’s League Cup semi-final against Arsenal, Alexander Isak raced through on goal before slotting in to make it one-nil. 1 Simon Hooper announced the decision that Alexander Isak was offside against… New VAR protocol only ever seen … Read more

Scottish Premiership club withdraws co-operation with key SFA panel as they say its members ‘lack expertise’

Scottish Premiership club withdraws co-operation with key SFA panel as they say its members 'lack expertise'

A SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP side has announced the shock decision to WITHDRAW representation from the SFA’s independent KMI panel. The association’s referees department, led by Willie Collum, has widely drawn praise for the manner the independent weekly panel go over the ‘key match incidents’ of the… Scottish Premiership club withdraws co-operation with key SFA panel as … Read more

Premier League refs are best in world and other countries AGREE say chiefs – as just four mistakes this season revealed

Premier League refs are best in world and other countries AGREE say chiefs - as just four mistakes this season revealed

PREMIER LEAGUE chiefs remain convinced they have “the best referees in the world” — and insist that other countries AGREE. As officials in Spain discussed going on strike in protest at abuse from fans and clubs,  the Prem’s chief football officer claimed that top-flight whistlers are… Premier League refs are best in world and other … Read more

‘Only good thing he’s done today’ fume Chelsea fans as Noni Madueke knocks over referee Stuart Attwell

'Only good thing he's done today' fume Chelsea fans as Noni Madueke knocks over referee Stuart Attwell

CHELSEA capitalised on the failures of their rivals to move up to fourth in the Premier League with a 2-1 win over West Ham. A host of changes from Enzo Maresca upped the tempo in the second half, and they paid dividends with Pedro Neto driving home an equaliser in the 63rd minute after a … Read more