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INSANE: Danny makkelie - The Real Truth

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

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

Sports Illustrated

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

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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.

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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

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

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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

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The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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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

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The National (Scotland)

Celtic vs Slovan Bratislava referee and VAR officials confirmed

Celtic vs Slovan Bratislava referee and VAR officials confirmed.

FourFourTwo

Euro 2024: Who is the referee and VAR for Croatia vs Italy?

A key clash in Group B at Euro 2024 will be officiated by a Dutch official

The Guardian - UK

Hungary’s Marco Rossi accuses referee of ‘double standard’ after Germany loss

Hungary’s manager was incensed no foul was given before Germany’s first goal and Marco Rossi said: ‘Germany would have won but referee was the worst on the pitch’

FourFourTwo

WATCH: Foul or no foul? Germany take controversial lead against Hungary

Jamal Musiala's goal for Germany against Hungary was checked by VAR after a potential foul by Ilkay Gundogan

FourFourTwo

Euro 2024: Who is the referee and VAR for Germany vs Hungary?

A look at the matchday officials for Germany and Hungary's Group A clash at Euro 2024

FourFourTwo

Euro 2024 referees: All match officials set to take charge of games in Germany

The Euro 2024 referees are an esteemed team of officials from around the world looking to prevent dirty tricks or dark arts from getting in the way this summer

Daily Mirror

Emre Can rages at "arrogant" ref and claims he was "afraid" of Chelsea fans

Borussia Dortmund were dumped out of the Champions League by Chelsea with a second-half penalty proving crucial with Emre Can hammering the performance referee Danny Makkelie

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