Tag: Match Officials
Local Leagues See Rise in Referee Abuse This Season
Local football leagues across the UK have reported a significant rise in referee abuse this season, with incidents increasing by 30% compared to last...
Local Leagues See Rise in Referee Abuse This Season
Local football leagues across the UK have reported a significant rise in referee abuse this season, with incidents increasing by 30% compared to last...
Local Leagues See Rise in Referee Abuse This Season
Local football leagues across the UK have reported a significant rise in referee abuse this season, with incidents increasing by 30% compared to last...
FIFA Addresses Panic in Broken Play Ahead of Euro 2024
FIFA has issued new guidelines to address growing concerns over panic in broken play situations ahead of Euro 2024. The directive, released this week,...
FIFA Addresses Panic in Broken Play Ahead of Euro 2024
FIFA has issued new guidelines to address growing concerns over panic in broken play situations ahead of Euro 2024. The directive, released this week,...
Premier League Referees Face Criticism Over Lack of Constructive Match Reviews
Premier League referees are under fire from fans and pundits alike following a series of contentious decisions that have sparked debate across the football...
Referees Quit Amid Rising Abuse in Football Matches
Referees across England are quitting the game at an alarming rate due to rising abuse from players and spectators, according to a recent survey...
Competitive Walkers Face Rising Aggression in Matches
Competitive walkers in the UK are facing a surge in aggression during matches, with incidents rising by 40% in the past year according to...
Players face more red cards in heated local derbies, study finds
Footballers are more likely to receive red cards in fiercely contested local derbies, according to a new study released by the Football Data Coalition....
FIFA Investigates Refereeing Disparities in Women’s World Cup
FIFA has launched an investigation into perceived refereeing disparities during the 2023 Women's World Cup, with concerns raised over inconsistent standards and decisions that...
UK Rugby Faces Refereeing Consistency Crisis
UK Rugby is grappling with a refereeing consistency crisis that has sparked concern among players, coaches, and fans alike. The issue, which has escalated...
Referee Bias in English Lower Leagues Under Scrutiny
Amid growing concerns over fairness in English football, referee bias in lower leagues has come under intense scrutiny following a series of controversial decisions....
Lower League Defenders Adapt to VAR-Free Matches This Season
Defenders in England's lower leagues are adjusting their gameplay this season as Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology remains absent from these divisions. With the...