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MLS referees locked out as labor dispute threatens league operations

Learn about the MLS referee lockout and its implications for the league, players, and fans. Impacts on officiating and the future of MLS.

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'Fascinating' - Rangers VAR audio request latest as SFA revelation suggested

Former referee Dermot Gallagher has urged the SFA to release the VAR audio from Saturday's Celtic vs Rangers showdown.

The National (Scotland)

FourFourTwo Alternative awards: the winners and losers of 2023

What a year it's been – the FourFourTwo team get their imaginary tuxedos on and dish out the prizes for the last 12 months of football

FourFourTwo

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‘Trailblazer’ Rebecca Welch breaks new ground as Premier League referee

Forty-year-old set to become league’s first female referee and her appearance may have a welcome effect of lessening abuse

The Guardian - UK

The Football Daily Christmas Awards 2023

In this year’s awards: Spain, Antonio Conte, Howard Webb’s use of language and much, much more

The Guardian - UK

A European draw that not even John Terry could liven up

In today’s Football Daily: Big Cup’s last 16, human decency and VAR for VAR

The Guardian - UK

Are Manchester United set for more anaesthetic-free Anfield root-canal surgery?

In today’s Football Daily: Victorious barbarians, VAR and Masters degrees

The Guardian - UK

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Howard Webb urges officials to clamp down on unacceptable behaviour to prevent a repeat of Turkey incident

Referee chief Howard Webb has told officials to “keep the foot on the gas” and clamp down on unacceptable behaviour to prevent a repeat of the recent scenes in Turkey.

The Independent UK

Referee Rebecca Welch to break new Premier League ground a decade after chatback

On December 23, Welch will break new ground once again when she takes charge of Fulham against Burnley.

The Independent UK

Football dissent rules lead to more yellow cards but less confrontation

Tougher rules on dissent, introduced by football authorities last summer, have sparked a drastic rise in yellow cards but a reduction in on-field confrontation

The Guardian - UK

Howard Webb admits Simon Hooper made ‘mistake’ in City’s draw with Spurs

The PGMOL chief, who confirmed it was an error not to play advantage in the dying minutes, said referee Hooper ‘devastated’ after incident

The Guardian - UK

What is VAR, how does it work and what are the biggest problems?

VAR continued to be a hot topic throughout the Premier League season, leading to the PGMOL coming under increasing pressure while Uefa’s officials have also been criticised for their handling

The Independent UK

What is VAR, how does it work and what are the biggest problems?

VAR continues to be a hot topic in the Premier League week on week, leading to the PGMOL coming under increasing pressure while Uefa’s officials have also been criticised

The Independent UK

What is VAR, how does it work and what are the biggest problems?

VAR continues to be a hot topic in the Premier League week on week, leading to the PGMOL coming under increasing pressure while Uefa’s officials have also been criticised

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The Independent UK

What is VAR, how does it work and what are the biggest problems?

VAR continues to be a hot topic in the Premier League week on week, leading to the PGMOL coming under increasing pressure while Uefa’s officials have also been criticised

Evening Standard

VAR powers could be extended as IFAB meet in London for talks

VAR could be allowed to make decisions over corners, free-kicks and yellow cards

The Independent UK

What is VAR, how does it work and what are the biggest problems?

Wolves continue to feel aggrieved after more controversial decisions in their loss to Fulham, leading to the PGMOL coming under increasing pressure while Uefa’s officials have also been criticised

The Independent UK

What is VAR, how does it work and what are the biggest problems?

PGMOL are coming under increasing pressure for domestic incidents while Uefa’s officials have also been criticised

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The FA Set To Give Stronger Punishments To Premier League Managers That Speak Negatively Of Referees

Recent comments by Premier League bosses, Mikel Arteta and Roberto De Zerbi, have brought greater attention to how referees are spoken of and treated.

The Guardian - UK

Howard Webb urges VAR officials to intervene more often on soft penalties

VAR officials have been asked to encourage referees to review decisions involving minimal contact even if an error is not ‘clear and obvious’

The Guardian - UK

Wayne Barnes: ‘It’s gone to the next level of abuse in the last 12 months – aimed at my family’

Rugby referee who retired after the 2023 World Cup final on his career, online abuse and friendship with Howard Webb

Evening Standard

Arsenal off the hook for furious club statement but VAR rant could earn Mikel Arteta touchline ban

Remarkable club statement following controversial defeat to go unpunished

FourFourTwo

Newcastle-Arsenal VAR debacle: Sure ‘the process was correct’… but it still wasn’t very good

The Newcastle United vs Arsenal audio checks commentary is box office, but it underlines just how far VAR still has to go

Evening Standard

A six-point plan to fix football's VAR farce

Teething problems were inevitable but a new approach is needed after a string of errors

Evening Standard

Howard Webb offers final verdict on Newcastle-Arsenal VAR controversy

PGMOL boss addresses saga as full VAR footage revealed

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