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World Cup and Premier League referee Anthony Taylor announces retirement

Premier League and World Cup referee Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement after a distinguished 20-year career, during which he officiated 831 matches. The 47-year-old Manchester official oversaw 668 professional domestic games, including every major domestic cup final, and was promoted to the Premier League in 2010. Taylor refereed at…

The Independent UK

Why can't Michael Oliver referee the World Cup final?

FIFA’s conflict-of-interest rules mean the Englishman is barred from overseeing Sunday’s showpiece

Evening Standard

Tuesday’s sport – what’s on and where can I watch it?

France take on Spain for a place in the World Cup final.

The Independent UK

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Why Matheus Cunha Goal Should Have Been Disallowed After PGMO Admission

Manchester United got a lucky refereeing break in the victory against Nottingham Forest.

Sports Illustrated

Mbeumo handball decision was wrong, Howard Webb tells Nottingham Forest

Matheus Cunha scored after his teammate had handled, helping Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest 3-2, but Howard Webb, the PGMO chief refereeing officer, has admitted the goal should not have stood

The Guardian - UK

Why are we getting more, not less, VAR? Football will not kill its golden goose

In generating a constant stream of outrage, debate and engagement, the much-reviled tech has become its own spectacle

The Guardian - UK

Why Benjamin Sesko’s Goal vs. Liverpool Stood Despite ‘Probable Handball’

Liverpool felt aggrieved that Benjamin Šeško’s strike wasn’t ruled out by VAR during the 3–2 defeat to Man Utd.

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Released VAR Audio of Disallowed West Ham Goal Sums Up Criticism of Arsenal

The Gunners survived a nervy VAR review that could have decided the fate of the Premier League title race.

Sports Illustrated

Wednesday’s briefing: Southampton reach play-off final under ‘spygate’ cloud

Howard Webb backs VAR decision to rule out West Ham equaliser against Arsenal, but Ben White’s season is over.

The Independent UK

West Ham disallowed goal explained as audio released in Arsenal controversy

Huge moment as Gunners on brink of Premier League title

Evening Standard

Howard Webb praises VAR process in ruling out West Ham equaliser against Arsenal

Howard Webb has commended the process that led to West Ham’s equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday being overturned

The Guardian - UK

Everton and Manchester United matches are the Premier League distilled

From Peter Beardsley's Old Trafford strike to the slap heard around the world, these Premier League ever-presents have always been box office

FourFourTwo

Pep Guardiola unhappy with refereeing decision despite win over Wolves

City ended a run of poor results with the victory.

The Independent UK

‘Could Be’—Referee Chief Delivers Fresh Diogo Dalot Red Card Verdict After Derby Controversy

The early call had a huge impact on Man Utd’s victory over Man City.

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The Independent UK

Why did Murillo’s goal against Liverpool stand after Virgil van Dijk’s was disallowed?

Murillo’s opener against Liverpool was allowed to stand despite the fact Van Dijk’s equaliser at Manchester City was chalked off for a similar offside infringement

The Independent UK

Howard Webb denies female referee was demoted after claiming male coach ‘manhandled’ her

Lisa Benn claims she lost her position on FIFA’s international officials list after making a complaint against a male coach

The Independent UK

Female football referee claims male coach ‘forcefully pushed’ her during a match

The female official gave evidence at an employment tribunal on Monday

Sports Illustrated

Premier League Panel Rule on Virgil van Dijk’s Disallowed Goal—Report

The back and forth discussion over the decision rumbles on.

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The Independent UK

Voices: ‘Slot has wrecked the team’: Fans clash over Salah, signings and Liverpool’s lost spark

YOUR VIEWS: Readers are divided over Liverpool’s woes, with some blaming Slot’s missteps and big signings, while others said Salah’s slump and squad upheaval are at fault

Sports Illustrated

Premier League Referees Chief Takes Controversial Stance on Disallowed Liverpool Goal

Howard Webb firmly shot down Arne Slot’s argument of inconsistency.

Evening Standard

Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk disallowed equaliser explained as Howard Webb dubs decision 'not unreasonable'

Reds already raised ‘serious concerns’ with the decision

The Guardian - UK

Webb defends VAR ruling out Liverpool equaliser against Manchester City

The referee’s chief said the disallowed Van Dijk header was not unreasonable while Webb dismissed the comparison to a similar decision that went in City’s favour

The Independent UK

Howard Webb defends VAR’s decision to disallow Liverpool goal at Man City

Liverpool contacted PGMOL to raise concerns about the interpretation of the offside rules after what they believed was an ‘obvious’ refereeing error

Evening Standard

Liverpool 'do not accept' Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal and contact PGMOL to raise 'serious concerns'

Reds believe the decision should have been reviewed and the goal allowed to stand

Sports Illustrated

Major Soccer Rule Changes Under Consideration Ahead of 2026 World Cup

The new tactical trend in the Premier League could be quashed by one of the proposed law changes.

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