Referees

  • Key Questions About Footballers’ Behaviours, EPL Referees, and VAR Decisions

    There was a red card for Brentford defender Ben Mee in their game against Aston Villa. Referee David Coote was very close to the incident and only showed a yellow card, but was recommended to have another look. It was then upgraded to a red card. DERMOT SAYS: “I think the referee got this one right.…

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  • Brighton manager, Roberto De Zerbi, has said he does not like 80 per cent of the referees in the Premier League. De Zerbi was reacting to their 1-1 draw with Sheffield United on Sunday. His comments come a week after Arsenal boss described the decision to allow Newcastle’s winner against them stand as “embarrassing” and…

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  • Ahead of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 games, Europe’s new international referees have been encouraged by the football governing body to reach for the top as they set out on their career pathway. Hard work, fitness and a professional attitude have been identified as their preparation key to success. You need talent to be a top…

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  • Gerard Pique has been the most controversial Spain and Barcelona player in recent years. His claims that some referees in the Spanish football league are out to stop La Blaugranas’ achievements was once again a hot topic in the media after their 1-1 draw against Villarreal. The 29-year-old says Bruno‘s two handballs which were ignored…

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