Arsenal has been penalized with a fine of £65,000 due to their inability to manage player conduct following Myles Lewis-Skelly's contentious red card during their 1-0 Premier League win against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on January 25. The Football Association (FA) charged Arsenal for failing to ensure that their players “did not behave in an... Continue Reading →
The Premier League is embarking on a significant initiative to enhance the accuracy, speed, and transparency of its Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system, with a specific focus on the introduction of semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) before the end of the current season. This advancement aims to address ongoing concerns about the effectiveness of VAR while... Continue Reading →
David Coote was dismissed by refereeing body PGMOL in December; a video, which remains unverified, appearing to show Coote making derogatory comments about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp was widely circulated on social media in November. Coote has recently opened up about his struggles in an emotional interview, revealing that he turned to... Continue Reading →
Referee Michael Oliver has come under fire following an incident in which he issued a straight red card to Myles Lewis-Skelly for a foul committed against Matt Doherty. This decision has led to significant online abuse directed at Oliver, prompting the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) to announce their support for an ongoing investigation... Continue Reading →
Referees will announce any video assistant referee decisions to football supporters inside stadiums in England for the first time during the Carabao Cup semi-finals, marking a significant step forward in the integration of technology and communication in football. As part of a trial, referees will announce final decisions following a visit to the VAR pitchside... Continue Reading →
Referee David Coote has been officially dismissed by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) following a series of serious allegations that surfaced last month. The decision comes in the wake of increasing scrutiny surrounding his conduct, particularly after a video, which has yet to be verified, circulated on social media, apparently showing Coote making... Continue Reading →
UEFA has initiated an investigation into suspended Premier League referee David Coote following the emergence of a new video that allegedly depicts drug use during Euro 2024. This comes after a prior incident that resulted in his suspension earlier this week. The PGMOL acted promptly when footage surfaced that showed Coote using inappropriate language towards... Continue Reading →
A video has circulated on social media that seems to depict Premier League referee David Coote making inappropriate remarks about Liverpool and their former manager, Jurgen Klopp, generating considerable debate among fans and football experts. In light of this incident, PGMOL (Professional Game Match Officials Limited) has announced that David Coote has been suspended with... Continue Reading →
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been actively addressing the issues surrounding refereeing in recent times, expressing his concerns and calling for improvements. After his public criticism of officials following a contentious decision, Arteta revealed that he has been engaged in private discussions with the PGMOL (Professional Game Match Officials Limited), the refereeing body in English... Continue Reading →
The organization responsible for officiating Premier League matches, PGMOL, has acknowledged a major mistake in ruling out Luis Diaz's goal for Liverpool against Tottenham. This error was due to human error, as the VAR team incorrectly believed that the on-field decision was to award the goal. Following this incident, VAR Darren England and assistant VAR... Continue Reading →
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