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Who is Danny Makkelie? Experienced referee takes charge of France vs Sweden

Senior European referee takes charge of all-UEFA World Cup match in the round of 32

FourFourTwo

Who is the referee for Morocco vs Haiti?

Morocco are aiming to seal their spot in the next round against already eliminated Haiti

FourFourTwo

VAR will punish more divers at the World Cup – but only in one scenario

Miguel Almiron was retrospectively punished by VAR for diving after USA defender Tim Ream was incorrectly booked in the incident

The Independent UK

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Tim Ream is World Cup’s first player to benefit from VAR ‘mistaken identity’ check

The USMNT defender became the first player at the World Cup to benefit from the rule, which allows referees to use VAR to overturn incorrect decisions

The Guardian - US

What is the ‘mistaken identity’ rule that debuted during USA vs Paraguay?

Fans have been waiting for this rule, now used during USA vs Paraguay, for a long time

FourFourTwo

Who is the referee for USA vs Paraguay?

The tournament co-hosts will aim to start the World Cup strongly against Paraguay

FourFourTwo

‘Predetermined’—Arsenal, UEFA Face Wild Corruption Claims From Madrid Mayor

Atlético Madrid were vexed at the officials after their Champions League exit to Arsenal.

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Burnley moonwalk back down without Scott Parker

In today’s Football Daily: Scott Parker does one from Burnley

The Guardian - UK

Arteta will seek to use perceived injustices as Arsenal fuel after Atlético anger

Manager was fuming after semi-final draw but also needs a gameplan that can deliver more chances in Champions League second leg

The Guardian - UK

Declan Rice claims Atletico Madrid fans ‘provoked’ referee to overturn ‘clear penalty’ for Arsenal

Arsenal were awarded a late penalty against Atletico Madrid, but the referee then changed his decision following VAR intervention

The Independent UK

Why Eberechi Eze, Arsenal Had Penalty Overturned vs. Atletico Madrid

Arsenal’s Champions League semifinal against Atlético Madrid was a tale of three penalties; two scored, one overturned.

Sports Illustrated

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta disagrees with Martin Keown over Diego Simeone after Atletico draw

Former Gunners man, along with Steven Gerrard and Steve McManaman, were appalled by what they saw

Evening Standard

Thursday’s briefing: A tale of three penalties as Arsenal draw in Madrid

Liverpool expect Mohamed Salah to return to action before he leaves the club in the summer.

The Independent UK

Diego Simeone can breathe again as fortune favours Atlético at last

Atlético’s manic man in black is the personification of the club’s longing to be back in the Champions League final

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

Mikel Arteta ‘incredibly fuming’ at overturned penalty decision in Arsenal draw

A spot-kick was awarded when Eberechi Eze was sent tumbling by David Hancko’s outstretched right leg but VAR intervened.

The Independent UK

Diego Simeone criticised for ‘atrocious’ behaviour during controversial VAR decision

The Atletico Madrid manager was once again at the centre of things as his side benefitted from two controversial VAR calls in the draw with Arsenal

Evening Standard

Arsenal: Furious Mikel Arteta hits out at 'unacceptable' penalty decision in Champions League semi-final

Danny Makkelie watched the incident 13 times being overturning the penalty decision

The Independent UK

The decisions, penalties and controversies that defined Arsenal’s draw with Atletico

Three huge penalty decisions affected the Champions League semi-final clash with VAR the biggest talking point of the post-match reaction

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The Independent UK

The Arsenal v Atletico Madrid penalty – and non-penalty – decisions explained

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Evening Standard

Three things we learned from Arsenal draw as Gunners hard done by double penalty farce

A midfield tweaks adds to a largely impressive night for Arsenal in the Champions League semi-final first leg

The Guardian - UK

Gyökeres and Alvarez on spot as VAR controversy denies Arsenal at Atlético

Arsenal were denied a first-leg edge in Madrid after VAR overruled a late penalty award in a Champions League semi-final tale of three spot-kicks

The Independent UK

Penalty drama at both ends as Arsenal draw at Atletico Madrid

Viktor Gyokeres scored from the spot before Ben White was adjudged to have handled a shot to make it 1-1 and VAR denied Eberechi Eze a second.

FourFourTwo

World Cup 2026: Every referee at the tournament

Which officials will be in charge at World Cup 2026 and what do we know about them?

The Guardian - UK

Díaz hat-trick dashes Alonso’s hopes on Champions League return to Liverpool

Luis Díaz scored a hat-trick and Cody Gakpo registered a thumping header as Liverpool scored four second-half goals in a 4-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen

The National (Scotland)

Celtic vs Slovan Bratislava referee and VAR officials confirmed

Celtic vs Slovan Bratislava referee and VAR officials confirmed.

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