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Germany news
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

German police investigate 'dangerous bodily harm' after fan trouble

Police in Dresden are investigating multiple offenses following fan violence during a soccer match, including dangerous bodily harm and property damage.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
1 day ago

Lawyer files complaint against Barcelona with RFEF over Negreira case | Barca Universal

A complaint has been filed against FC Barcelona requesting an ethical investigation into payments made to companies linked to Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira.
#nfl
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice faces no NFL discipline over abuse allegations

The NFL found no evidence of misconduct by Rashee Rice, closing the investigation into allegations from his former girlfriend.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Liam Coen, Robert Saleh agree: No beef over sign-stealing

Liam Coen and Robert Saleh have reconciled after a heated exchange over sign-stealing, and they now share mutual respect.
#champions-league
fromBavarian Football Works
14 hours ago
Real Madrid

English referee Michael Oliver appointed to Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich - Here's what the stats say

Michael Oliver will officiate the Champions League match between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, continuing UEFA's tradition of assigning English referees for these encounters.
Chelsea
from101GREATGOALS.COM
2 weeks ago

Pedro Neto escapes Champions League ban as UEFA warn Chelsea forward over ballboy push

Pedro Neto escaped a ban for pushing a ballboy and will play in Chelsea's Champions League second leg against PSG after UEFA issued only a warning.
Real Madrid
fromBavarian Football Works
14 hours ago

English referee Michael Oliver appointed to Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich - Here's what the stats say

Michael Oliver will officiate the Champions League match between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, continuing UEFA's tradition of assigning English referees for these encounters.
Chelsea
from101GREATGOALS.COM
2 weeks ago

Pedro Neto escapes Champions League ban as UEFA warn Chelsea forward over ballboy push

Pedro Neto escaped a ban for pushing a ballboy and will play in Chelsea's Champions League second leg against PSG after UEFA issued only a warning.
#enzo-fernandez
Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Chelsea's Fernandez dropped after 'crossing a line'

Enzo Fernandez will miss two games after making comments about his future at Chelsea, crossing a line according to manager Liam Rosenior.
fromSoccer News
2 days ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Fernandezs agent slams completely unfair sanctions from Chelsea - Soccer News

Chelsea's decision to drop Enzo Fernandez for two matches is deemed unfair by his agent, Javier Pastore.
from101GREATGOALS.COM
2 days ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Enzo Fernandez dropped by Chelsea after Rosenior accuses midfielder of 'crossing a line'

Enzo Fernandez will miss Chelsea's next two games due to disciplinary action over comments about his future and desire to live in Madrid.
Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Chelsea's Fernandez dropped after 'crossing a line'

Enzo Fernandez will miss two games after making comments about his future at Chelsea, crossing a line according to manager Liam Rosenior.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
2 days ago

"A line was crossed" - Liam Rosenior explains why he's sanctioned Chelsea star with two-game ban

A line was crossed regarding culture and expectations, leading to a sanction for Enzo Fernandez at Chelsea.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Chelsea axe Enzo Fernandez for two games after crossing a line' with Madrid comments

Enzo Fernandez has been dropped for two games due to comments about his future and a perceived breach of club culture.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
2 days ago

Fernandezs agent slams completely unfair sanctions from Chelsea - Soccer News

Chelsea's decision to drop Enzo Fernandez for two matches is deemed unfair by his agent, Javier Pastore.
Soccer (FIFA)
from101GREATGOALS.COM
2 days ago

Enzo Fernandez dropped by Chelsea after Rosenior accuses midfielder of 'crossing a line'

Enzo Fernandez will miss Chelsea's next two games due to disciplinary action over comments about his future and desire to live in Madrid.
#nba
France news
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

French court rules to extradite Russian who owned English football club

A French court has ruled to extradite Russian banker Vladimir Antonov to Lithuania on fraud charges related to the collapse of Snoras Bank.
Higher education
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Executive order aims to limit NCAA athletes to 5 years, 1 transfer

Trump signed an executive order limiting college athletes' playing seasons and transfer options, risking federal funding for non-compliance.
Bayern Munich
fromBavarian Football Works
2 days ago

Bayern Munich's Uli Hoene declares mission of 'weeding out' the 'cutthroat' football agents

Bayern Munich is confronting the rising costs and influence of agents in player contracts, seeking to limit their financial demands.
#premier-league
Manchester United
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Officials correct not to give Amad penalty - panel

The KMI Panel ruled no penalty for Manchester United's Amad Diallo despite contact from Bournemouth's Truffert, citing insufficient impact for a foul.
#gianluca-prestianni
Juventus
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Gianluca Prestianni: UEFA banned me over Vinicius Junior racism row 'without proof'

Gianluca Prestianni expresses disappointment over UEFA's ban, claiming he was wrongfully accused of racism without evidence.
Real Madrid
from101GREATGOALS.COM
3 days ago

Real Madrid: Benfica's Prestianni slams UEFA for banning him 'without proof' of alleged Vinicius abuse

Prestianni criticizes UEFA for a ban over alleged racism, claiming it was issued without proof, and expresses hurt over missing the return leg.
Juventus
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Gianluca Prestianni: UEFA banned me over Vinicius Junior racism row 'without proof'

Gianluca Prestianni expresses disappointment over UEFA's ban, claiming he was wrongfully accused of racism without evidence.
Real Madrid
from101GREATGOALS.COM
3 days ago

Real Madrid: Benfica's Prestianni slams UEFA for banning him 'without proof' of alleged Vinicius abuse

Prestianni criticizes UEFA for a ban over alleged racism, claiming it was issued without proof, and expresses hurt over missing the return leg.
Poker
fromReadWrite
3 days ago

ESIC issues four year ban to Counter-Strike player Nifee

Dmytro 'Nifee' Tediashvili received a four-year ban for match manipulation and betting-related misconduct.
#tiger-woods
Miami
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Oliver Brown: Tiger Woods deserves better than voyeuristic police tape humiliation

The Martin County Sheriff's Office documented Tiger Woods' arrest in detail, revealing his struggles and the impact on his life.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Bodycam footage shows Tiger Woods's shock after crash: I'm being arrested?'

Tiger Woods was arrested for DUI after a vehicle crash, showing signs of impairment and possession of prescription opioids.
Miami
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Oliver Brown: Tiger Woods deserves better than voyeuristic police tape humiliation

The Martin County Sheriff's Office documented Tiger Woods' arrest in detail, revealing his struggles and the impact on his life.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Bodycam footage shows Tiger Woods's shock after crash: I'm being arrested?'

Tiger Woods was arrested for DUI after a vehicle crash, showing signs of impairment and possession of prescription opioids.
#ufc
MMA
fromCageside Press
5 days ago

UFC's Alibi Idiris Hit With 12 Month Ban Following Drug Test Failure

Alibi Idiris has had a win overturned and faces a 12-month suspension due to a positive drug test for a banned substance.
MMA
fromSherdog
5 days ago

'TUF 33' finalist suspended 1 year for failed drug test at UFC Houston

Alibi Idiris has been suspended for one year after testing positive for hydrochlorothiazide during UFC Fight Night 267.
MMA
fromCageside Press
5 days ago

UFC's Alibi Idiris Hit With 12 Month Ban Following Drug Test Failure

Alibi Idiris has had a win overturned and faces a 12-month suspension due to a positive drug test for a banned substance.
MMA
fromSherdog
5 days ago

'TUF 33' finalist suspended 1 year for failed drug test at UFC Houston

Alibi Idiris has been suspended for one year after testing positive for hydrochlorothiazide during UFC Fight Night 267.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

World Cup risks 'stage for repression' - Amnesty

The 2026 World Cup may become a platform for repression and authoritarian practices, posing significant risks to attendees and local communities.
AC Milan
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Romelu Lukaku facing disciplinary action after missing Napoli training

Romelu Lukaku faces disciplinary action at Napoli for not returning to training after seeking treatment in Belgium for a hip injury.
#nhl
fromESPN.com
4 days ago
Boston Bruins

Chris Pronger on Auston Matthews hit, future of NHL Player Safety

Chris Pronger offers insights on NHL player safety from his experiences as both a player and a member of the Player Safety Department.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
6 days ago

Craig Berube on the message from the league ahead of the Leafs vs. Ducks rematch: "They don't want the game to get out of hand, and I don't blame them... I don't think it is good for anybody"

Emotion will play a significant role in the upcoming game against the Ducks, influenced by past encounters and recent performances.
Boston Bruins
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Chris Pronger on Auston Matthews hit, future of NHL Player Safety

Chris Pronger offers insights on NHL player safety from his experiences as both a player and a member of the Player Safety Department.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
6 days ago

Craig Berube on the message from the league ahead of the Leafs vs. Ducks rematch: "They don't want the game to get out of hand, and I don't blame them... I don't think it is good for anybody"

Emotion will play a significant role in the upcoming game against the Ducks, influenced by past encounters and recent performances.
Arsenal
fromGiveMeSport
6 days ago

The Premier League Have Been Told They Should Ban 10 Arsenal Players Under 'New Rule'

Gabby Agbonlahor calls for suspension of Arsenal players who withdrew from international duty, emphasizing the importance of representing one's country.
Manchester City
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

When football turned to penalties to end 'cruel' system

The first official penalty shootout in football occurred on August 5, 1970, during a match between Manchester United and Hull City.
#barcelona
FC Barcelona
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Barcelona president Joan Laporta rages at FIFA over Raphinha injury

Barcelona president Joan Laporta criticized FIFA for not considering club interests after Raphinha's injury during an international friendly.
fromBarca Universal
2 days ago
FC Barcelona

Ex-Barcelona president Bartomeu hits out at Laporta administration - 'Would've resolved fair play issue and Messi would've stayed' | Barca Universal

FC Barcelona
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Barcelona president Joan Laporta rages at FIFA over Raphinha injury

Barcelona president Joan Laporta criticized FIFA for not considering club interests after Raphinha's injury during an international friendly.
fromBarca Universal
2 days ago
FC Barcelona

Ex-Barcelona president Bartomeu hits out at Laporta administration - 'Would've resolved fair play issue and Messi would've stayed' | Barca Universal

#gender-discrimination
Women
fromDefector
3 days ago

Female Ref Sues NFL For Discrimination, Says She Was Told To 'Shut Your Fucking Mouth' By Another Official | Defector

Robin DeLorenzo is suing the NFL for gender discrimination and harassment during her time as a referee.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

One of NFL's first female officials alleges gender discrimination, harassment in lawsuit

Robin DeLorenzo is suing the NFL for gender discrimination and retaliation after her firing in February 2025.
Women
fromDefector
3 days ago

Female Ref Sues NFL For Discrimination, Says She Was Told To 'Shut Your Fucking Mouth' By Another Official | Defector

Robin DeLorenzo is suing the NFL for gender discrimination and harassment during her time as a referee.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

One of NFL's first female officials alleges gender discrimination, harassment in lawsuit

Robin DeLorenzo is suing the NFL for gender discrimination and retaliation after her firing in February 2025.
Juventus
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Uefa president Ceferin warns Italy it could lose Euro 2032 without action on stadiums

Italy risks losing Euro 2032 co-hosting due to poor stadium conditions, according to UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin.
Europe news
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Czech police detain dozens in league match-fixing scandal

Czech police detained 47 individuals in a match-fixing scandal involving top football leagues and youth competitions.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Terry Spinks' fame masked a tragic decline into alcoholism and brain injury, highlighting the lack of care for retired boxers.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Bompastor angry with VAR after McCabe hair pull

For me, it is clearly a red card for the Arsenal player. She's pulling Alyssa Thompson's hair. If the VAR is not able to check that situation, I don't know why we have the VAR. I'm the one getting a red card when I think the Arsenal player should be the one getting a red card.
Chelsea
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Just a lesson for us, asks Askou after Slattery ban

Consistency in enforcing bans for simulation is crucial to change the culture in football and maintain trust with stakeholders.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Wales boss Wilkinson condemns 'imbecile behaviour'

Online abuse following Wrexham's women's football victory has been condemned by coaches and leagues, highlighting the need for respect in sports.
Manchester United
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Premier League star caught speeding after training

Alejandro Garnacho was convicted of speeding near Manchester United's training ground just days before leaving the club for Chelsea.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Entering a football match without a ticket? It will now be a criminal offence

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Did They Know the Score? Amid March Madness, questions remain about college athletes indicted in fixing scheme

The indictment alleges a group of 'fixers' agreed to recruit NCAA players who would help ensure their teams failed to cover the point spread of the first half of a game or an entire game.
US news
Washington DC
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The World Anti-Doping Agency wants to ban Trump and U.S. government officials from international sporting events for not paying their dues | Fortune

The World Anti-Doping Agency is considering a rule to bar U.S. government officials, including President Trump, from attending major international sporting events in response to unpaid dues and disputes over doping case handling.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Player strain, brain health and cyber threats high on FA priorities

The ongoing discussions regarding future structural changes to the game, such as the introduction of new tournaments (eg. Fifa Club World Cup), further intensify this challenge. These changes have the potential to significantly reduce the downtime available to elite players, affecting their recovery and overall well-being.
Soccer (FIFA)
FC Barcelona
from101GREATGOALS.COM
3 days ago

Barcelona president calls on FIFA to change 'outrageous' scheduling after Raphinha injury blow

Joan Laporta criticizes FIFA for tight international schedules after Raphinha's injury during a Brazil match.
Real Madrid
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Benfica fined for fans' racism at Real Madrid game amid Prestianni probe

Benfica was fined €40,000 for racist abuse by fans during a Champions League match against Real Madrid.
FC Barcelona
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Lamine Yamal condemns racist abuse aimed at Egypt

Racist chants during a friendly match in Spain were condemned by players and officials as disrespectful and intolerable.
Miami Marlins
fromESPN.com
4 weeks ago

MLS bans Jones, Yeboah for life for betting on own games

MLS issued lifetime suspensions to Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah for extensive gambling on soccer matches, including bets on their own teams during the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
Manchester City
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

What happens when a manager gets suspended?

Premier League managers receive one-match bans for three yellow cards, with escalating suspensions at six, nine, and 12 cautions, applying to league and FA Cup games but not European fixtures or domestic cup finals.
US news
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

A Referee Was Decapitated - And 10 Other Shocking Crimes Athletes Committed During Games

Athletes have committed serious crimes during competition, including assault, cheating, and violence that resulted in career-ending injuries and tragic consequences.
Chelsea
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Premier League is surprisingly lenient': did Chelsea get off lightly?

Chelsea received minimal penalties for over 30 rule breaches involving £47m in off-book payments during the Abramovich era, with fines totaling less than a quarter of Hazard's transfer fee.
Manchester United
fromwww.espn.com
2 weeks ago

MLS suspends Philadelphia Union's Ernst Tanner after misconduct probe - ESPN

MLS suspended Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner without pay through June 2026 for violating professional conduct policies through sexist, anti-gay, and racist language in the workplace.
FC Barcelona
fromExpress.co.uk
1 week ago

Marcus Rashford's stance on Barcelona punishment as he makes major change

Marcus Rashford has adapted his punctuality after being benched for arriving late to a meeting under Barcelona coach Hansi Flick.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

De Zerbi apologises to fans for Greenwood comments

Roberto de Zerbi apologized to fans for comments about Mason Greenwood, emphasizing his stance against violence and sensitivity to the issue.
#uefa-disciplinary-action
Chelsea
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Chelsea's Pedro Neto escapes punishment after ball-boy shove

UEFA warned Pedro Neto for unsporting conduct after shoving a ball-boy but imposed no further punishment for the Champions League incident.
Chelsea
from101GREATGOALS.COM
3 weeks ago

UEFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Chelsea's Neto following ballboy incident

UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Chelsea's Pedro Neto for pushing a ballboy during a 5-2 Champions League loss to PSG, with the winger apologizing and citing emotional heat of the moment.
Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Uefa opens Neto case after push on ball boy

UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Chelsea's Pedro Neto for shoving a ball boy during the Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain, with the incident classified as unsporting behaviour.
Chelsea
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Chelsea's Pedro Neto charged by UEFA for shoving PSG ball boy

Chelsea winger Pedro Neto was charged by UEFA for unsporting behavior after pushing a ball boy during a Champions League match against PSG, facing a potential one-game ban.
Chelsea
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Chelsea's Pedro Neto escapes punishment after ball-boy shove

UEFA warned Pedro Neto for unsporting conduct after shoving a ball-boy but imposed no further punishment for the Champions League incident.
Chelsea
from101GREATGOALS.COM
3 weeks ago

UEFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Chelsea's Neto following ballboy incident

UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Chelsea's Pedro Neto for pushing a ballboy during a 5-2 Champions League loss to PSG, with the winger apologizing and citing emotional heat of the moment.
Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Uefa opens Neto case after push on ball boy

UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Chelsea's Pedro Neto for shoving a ball boy during the Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain, with the incident classified as unsporting behaviour.
Chelsea
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Chelsea's Pedro Neto charged by UEFA for shoving PSG ball boy

Chelsea winger Pedro Neto was charged by UEFA for unsporting behavior after pushing a ball boy during a Champions League match against PSG, facing a potential one-game ban.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

FIFA trials Wenger's 'daylight offside' law in Canada league

FIFA's daylight offside proposal trials begin in Canada, favoring attackers but facing criticism for potentially negative impacts on gameplay.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

AFL player Tristan Xerri banned for three games for disgraceful' blood smear

Tribunal chairman Jeff Gleeson KC stated that Xerri's behavior was disgraceful, noting the shocking nature of the act and the proximity of his hand to McGrath's open mouth.
Soccer (FIFA)
Chelsea
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
2 weeks ago

Chelsea fined and hit with transfer sanctions after Premier League investigation

Chelsea received a £10.75 million fine and sporting penalties including a nine-month academy registration ban and suspended one-year transfer ban for historical financial breaches between 2011-2018 under Roman Abramovich's ownership.
US politics
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

This Would Never Fly in High School Sports. Why Is It OK for Team USA?

Most U.S. men's Olympic hockey players have failed to meaningfully apologize for laughing at Trump's misogynistic joke about the women's team, with only one player offering a direct apology.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

FAI CEO David Courell says implications of six-point punishment serious enough to play Israel games

FAI CEO David Courell states UEFA has not threatened sanctions beyond six-point deductions for not fulfilling Nations League matches against Israel, and the board decided proceeding with fixtures serves Irish football's sporting interests.
Juventus
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 month ago

Footballers who cover their mouths could be sent off following IFAB meeting

FIFA plans to introduce a rule allowing players to be sent off for covering their mouths during confrontations with opponents, following a racial abuse incident involving Vinicius Jr and Gianluca Prestianni.
English Premier League
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

How can football's lawmakers fix the corner chaos?

Corner kicks in the Premier League are increasingly dominated by physical grappling and pushing, with referees struggling to manage the chaos and enforce rules effectively.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Everton exploring legal options over lack of sporting sanctions against Chelsea

Everton is considering legal action against the Premier League over Chelsea's lenient punishment for undisclosed payments.
#racial-abuse-in-football
Real Madrid
fromSoccer News
1 month ago

Players should be sent off for covering their mouths - FIFA president Gianni Infantino (Video) - Soccer News

FIFA president Gianni Infantino proposes that players covering their mouths during confrontations should receive straight red cards based on the presumption they are being offensive.
Juventus
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

UEFA boss Gianni Infantino calls for red cards for players covering mouths

UEFA president Infantino proposes sending off players who cover their mouths during on-pitch confrontations, presuming they said something inappropriate, following racial abuse allegations against Benfica's Prestianni.
Real Madrid
fromSoccer News
1 month ago

Players should be sent off for covering their mouths - FIFA president Gianni Infantino (Video) - Soccer News

FIFA president Gianni Infantino proposes that players covering their mouths during confrontations should receive straight red cards based on the presumption they are being offensive.
Juventus
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

UEFA boss Gianni Infantino calls for red cards for players covering mouths

UEFA president Infantino proposes sending off players who cover their mouths during on-pitch confrontations, presuming they said something inappropriate, following racial abuse allegations against Benfica's Prestianni.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Calls for lifetime ban on coach who secretly filmed women players

A Czech football coach convicted of secretly filming 14 female players received only a suspended sentence, prompting victims to demand a global lifetime ban from the sport.
#refereeing
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Ref head seeks talks with clubs over 'DOGSO' reds

Willie Collum emphasizes the need for consistency in red card decisions related to denial of a goalscoring opportunity throughout the season.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Ref head seeks talks with clubs over 'DOGSO' reds

Willie Collum emphasizes the need for consistency in red card decisions related to denial of a goalscoring opportunity throughout the season.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

FIFA fines Israel FA citing racism and multiple' discrimination breaches

The club's use of slogans such as 'forever pure', and the repeated chanting of ethnic slurs such as 'terrorist' directed at Arab players, are not isolated incidents but rather form part of a systemic pattern of conduct that offends the basic rules of decent behaviour and brings the sport into disrepute.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Which football match holds the record for the most red cards? | The Knowledge

The highest reported number of players sent off in a single football match is 36 in the Argentine Primera D game between Club Atletico Claypole and Victoriano Arenas refereed by Damian Rubino (Argentina) at the Estadio Rodolfo Capocasa, Claypole, Argentina, on 27 February 2011. All 18 players on each side (11 on-field players and seven substitutes) were sent off following what the referee described in his post-match report as a 'Generalised Brawl'.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ex-Premier League ref David Coote gets suspended sentence over schoolboy video

Prosecutors said the 2min 11s video found on his laptop showed the boy undress until he was completely naked, before performing sexual acts on himself. Passing sentence on Coote, Judge Shant told the sacked referee: Those who commit this sort of offence must understand that they involve real children being abused, with all the consequent damage that comes from it.
UK news
UK news
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Ex-Premier League referee David Coote avoids prison after indecent video of schoolboy found on laptop

David Coote received a nine-month suspended sentence for creating an indecent image of a child and a 10-year order restricting contact with children.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
1 month ago

Racism in Football: Why Lifetime Bans Must Be on the Table - But Only After the Truth Is Proven - Soccer News

A racism allegation against Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni after Vinícius Júnior's goal halted Real Madrid-Benfica, triggering UEFA/FIFA protocols and a high-profile investigation.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Has a footballer ever been sent off but still named player of the match? | The Knowledge

Several footballers have been sent off yet still won player of the match, with recent examples including Anthony Gordon, Amad Diallo, Lauren James, and Lee Steele.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Football Daily | Refereeing is stuck in a frustrating feedback loop, with no easy way out

One poor decision is forgivable, two is careless, but there were a hat-trick of howlers, with Tammy Abraham clearly offside for Aston Villa's opener. Lucas Digne needed his own dedicated review booth, escaping with a yellow card for an agricultural tackle on Jacob Murphy and avoiding a penalty for handball. Officials ruled that Digne handled the ball outside the penalty area, an impressive feat given that he both took off and landed inside the box as he jumped to block a cross.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Clarke banned for 'highly violating' act on opponents

"highly violating and intentional foul play"
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

VAR doesn't interfere with second yellow cards. But should it?

VAR currently cannot review second-yellow-card decisions in the Premier League, leading to controversial non-dismissals in several recent matches.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Red cards, VAR and offside laws facing Ifab review

Image source, Getty Images Football's lawmakers will consider widening the remit for red cards when a goalscoring opportunity is denied at a meeting on Tuesday. However, Arsene Wenger's "daylight" offside proposal is set to be kicked into touch in favour of a different idea which is fairer for defences. Goalkeeper tactical timeouts, time-wasting and video assistant referee (VAR) tweaks are among other items on the agenda.
Soccer (FIFA)
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