Referee (association football) News & Breaking Stories

Memphis Depay's 79th minute strike helped Atletico Madrid to a 1-0 win over Sevilla and into the Copa del Rey semi-finals.

Liverpool's January window isn't defined by calls for a holding midfielder thanks to Mac Allister's standout performance and Nunez's brace.

AC Milan goalkeeper walks off the field after racist chants by Udinese fans. Udinese likely to face partial stadium closure.

Barcelona takes on Unionistas de Salamanca in the Copa del Rey Round of 16, looking to rebound from a recent loss.

Barcelona faces Osasuna in Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Join the action and comment as the game unfolds.

Arsenal and Liverpool's clash is the highlight of the Premier League's festive schedule, with 28 games in 12 days.

Hodgson insists he wasn't laughing at Guardiola after a late penalty against Manchester City; Palace hopes to build on momentum.

Manchester United avoids thrashing at Anfield, first team to avoid defeat this season, controversy with Diogo Dalot's red card.

Follow every game and every goal of the 2023/24 Premier League season with The Independent. Tottenham Hotspur hosts West Ham United.

Manchester United host Chelsea at Old Trafford in the Premier League as they look to bounce back from a dreadful performance.

Chelsea's 3-2 win over Brighton & Hove Albion brings their total goals to 23 in the last four league games.

Spurs and City draw 3-3 in a thrilling match. City's third draw in a row. Controversy over referee's call. Exciting game!

UEFA stands down VAR who recommended PSG penalty against Newcastle. Newcastle coach criticizes the decision as poor and frustrating.

Newcastle United coach Eddie Howe is frustrated by a controversial penalty awarded to PSG in their 1-1 Champions League draw.

30 years ago, Manchester United faced Galatasaray in a hostile match, and the team needs to prepare for a similar environment.

Infuriated Everton fans returned to action as United won with goals from Rashford, Martial, and Garnacho's acrobatic stunner.

Watch free Premier League highlights of all matches just after full time; watch Tottenham vs Aston Villa, Everton vs Man Utd & Fulham vs Wolves all live on Sky Sports.

Gary Lineker and Jamie Carragher criticized the decision to award North Macedonia a penalty in their European Championship qualifying game against England.

Referee Michael Oliver was hilariously hit in the head by the ball at the end of Arsenal vs Burnley.

Liverpool fans outraged after VAR disallows last-minute equalizer in Europa League match, with footage showing Darwin Nunez snubbing referee.

Manchester City manager Gareth Taylor accuses Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall of "bullying" the fourth official after a 2-1 defeat.

Fluminense defeats Boca Juniors 2-1 in extra time to win their first Copa Libertadores crown, thanks to John Kennedy's thunderous goal.

Fluminense wins first Copa Libertadores crown with a 2-1 victory over Boca Juniors in an ill-tempered final.

Fluminense wins historic Copa Libertadores final against Boca Juniors in a dramatic match with red cards and stunning goals.

Chelsea secures a 2-0 victory over Blackburn in the Carabao Cup, with Benoit Badiashile scoring the opening goal in his first appearance of the season.

Harry Kane scores a hat-trick, including a stunning goal from his own half, as 10-man Bayern Munich thrash Darmstadt 8-0.

Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory against Everton in the Merseyside derby, with Ashley Young's red card playing a crucial role in the outcome. Young's two cautions resulted in his dismissal, allowing Mohamed Salah to score the opener from a penalty. Despite Everton's resilience with 10 men, Salah sealed the win with a second goal. The victory temporarily propelled Liverpool to the top of the Premier League table.

Referee changes decision in Scotland vs Spain game, disallowing a goal due to offside instead of a foul.

Tottenham takes top spot in the Premier League with a 1-0 win against Luton, despite being down to 10 men.

Liverpool avoids upset against Leicester thanks to Dominik Szoboszlai's stunning goal, securing their fourth successive 3-1 win.

Mallorca vs Barcelona La Liga match preview: Barcelona faces tough challenge against Mallorca at their home stadium. Join us for live updates!

Gary Neville defends Cristian Romero after he was penalized for handball in the North London Derby against Arsenal.

Richarlison scores a dramatic late goal to help Tottenham secure a 2-1 win over Sheffield United in the Premier League.

Villarreal vs Barcelona in La Liga. Barcelona aims to start a winning streak after their first victory. Join us to follow the action!

Gary Lineker slams referee and VAR officials for sending off Alexis Mac Allister on his home debut for Liverpool.

Spain and Sweden face off in World Cup semi-finals, with referee Edina Alves Batista making history as the first female referee in the tournament.

Barcelona's La Liga season opener ends in a frustrating 0-0 draw with three red cards and controversial refereeing decisions.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp's dramatic reaction to a referee decision in his team's Premier League opener at Chelsea went viral. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with both sides showing defensive flaws. Klopp's frustration stemmed from a free-kick decision near the halfway line.

Sadio Mane wins penalty converted by Cristiano Ronaldo as Al Nassr reaches final of King Salman Cup.

Mexico aims for third win in a row against Qatar.