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Wed, October 21, 2026 at 3:40 PM UTC·

Everything said as Premier League panel split on Everton and Brennan Johnson controversy

Brennan Johnson looks annoyed in action for Everton

Premier League: KMI Panel Verdict on Everton Disallowed Goal v Hull

Everton saw a goal disallowed against Hull City after Brennan Johnson was adjudged to have been in an offside position.

Prem panel backs Struijk red card even though FA overturned suspension

The Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel has supported Pascal Struijk's red card against Sunderland - despite the Brighton defender having his suspension overturned on appeal.

Héctor Bellerín asked for Real Betis goal to stand against Barcelona because it was really nice

Refereeing Committee about Güler’s case: “Absent evidence, no intervention is possible”

The Spanish Refereeing Committee (CTA) talked to MARCA and explained why Real Madrid midfielder Arda Güler wasn’t sent off during Sunday’s match against Sevilla. “Of the multiple cameras at the match, not all are suitable for VAR. The incident occurs behind the referee, off-the-ball. The cameras were not focused there, only those with a very […]

No mistake over Gravenberch red card - panel

The Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel has backed the red card shown to Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch against Manchester City.

Webb wants referees to have 'ownership' on decisions

Sven Botman Avoided Red as Howard Webb Backs VAR Over Pundit Anger

Premier League referees' chief Howard Webb called Sven Botman's tackle on Nicolas Jackson a "high-end reckless challenge" but backed the decision to leave it as a yellow card. Sky Sports pundits Jamie Redknapp, Dermot Gallagher and Jay Bothroyd all said the challenge deserved a red card. After seven rounds there have been 21 VAR interventions,…

'For the sake of football' - Viral ref-cam footage reveals Hector Bellerin's cheeky plea for Giovani Lo Celso wonder-strike to stand against Barcelona

Former Barcelona defender Hector Bellerin has gone viral after referee body-camera footage captured him pleading for a stunning Giovani Lo Celso volley to stand during Real Betis' high-scoring La Liga defeat on Saturday. The Spanish full-back stepped in with a light-hearted argument while visiting players surrounded the official to demand a review.

CTA explains why Real Madrid’s Arda Guler cannot be punished for Sevilla incident

The Spanish Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) has explained why it cannot take disciplinary action over Arda Guler’s incident against Sevilla, with the available footage failing to establish exa...

Howard Webb dissects key decision controversy in Newcastle United v Aston Villa match

Howard Webb, PGMOL and the Premier League made the decision to open up discussions between the referee and the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for key incidents. In this latest instalment of “Match Officials Mic’d Up”, Howard Webb, chief operating officer at PGMOL, the organisation that oversees the League’s match officials, has discussed a number of recent incidents.

Webb backs VAR over Botman challenge on Jackson

Premier League referees' chief Howard Webb says Sven Botman's challenge on Nicolas Jackson was a "high-end reckless challenge" but backed the video assistant referee's decision not to intervene for a red card.

Referees boss Howard Webb explains why Sven Botman escaped red card for Nicolas Jackson challenge in Aston Villa win over Newcastle

PGMOL chief Howard Webb has offered a detailed explanation regarding the decision not to send off Sven Botman during Newcastle United's recent clash with Aston Villa. The Dutch defender was cautioned for a robust challenge on Nicolas Jackson, who later claimed the tackle nearly broke his leg.

Real Betis midfielder addresses Barcelona VAR controversy after 5-2 defeat: ‘No point in continuing the talk’

Real Betis midfielder Pablo Fornals has addressed the fallout from his side’s 5-2 defeat to Barcelona, offering a strong response to the controversy surrounding Giovani Lo Celso’s disallowed goal ...

👀 A shoulder to blame: Bayern out of luck by millimetres

It couldn't be any tighter. Bayern trail Arsenal after just over 30 minutes because of what felt like a sliver of skin.With the score at 0–0, Martin Ødegaard sent his teammate Eberechi Eze down the...

Howard Webb, jefe de los árbitros, explica por qué Sven Botman se libró de la tarjeta roja por su entrada sobre Nicolas Jackson en la victoria del Aston Villa ante el Newcastle

Howard Webb, máximo responsable del PGMOL, ha explicado en detalle por qué Sven Botman no fue expulsado en el reciente partido del Newcastle United contra el Aston Villa. El defensa neerlandés fue amonestado por una dura entrada sobre Nicolas Jackson, quien después aseguró que estuvo a punto de romperle la pierna.

Un experto en arbitraje aclara: ¿cómo generó el juez de línea confusión en la jugada del gol del Al Ahly?

Medhat El-Hofy, experto en arbitraje, aseguró que el gol del Al Ahly en la portería del Al Qanah fue válido, señalando que el árbitro asistente cometió un error en la gestión de la jugada, después de no dirigirse al centro del campo tras levantar el banderín, lo que habría confirmado la concesión del gol.

Lampard Believes VAR Should Have Cancelled Marmoush Goal for Van Ewijk Elbow

Frank Lampard says he expected VAR to cancel Omar Marmoush’s goal for Tottenham, which Lampard believes followed an elbow to Coventry defender Milan van Ewijk. The goal restored Spurs’ lead just after Jack Rudoni had equalised, and Tottenham went on to win 3-1 for their first Premier League victory of the season. Jamie Carragher says…

Bayern Munich 2-2 Arsenal: Declan Rice steals Harry Kane limelight in Champions League draw

Gunners concede first goals in Champions League this season

«Por el bien del fútbol»: un vídeo viral de la cámara del árbitro revela la pícara petición de Hector Bellerin para que se dé por válido el golazo de Giovani Lo Celso contra el Barcelona

El exdefensa del Barcelona Hector Bellerin se ha hecho viral después de que la cámara corporal del árbitro lo captara suplicando que se diera por válido un espectacular gol de volea de Giovani Lo Celso durante la derrota del Real Betis en un partido de Liga con muchos goles el sábado. El lateral español intervino con un argumento en tono de broma mientras los jugadores visitantes rodeaban al colegiado para exigir una revisión.