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Alexi Lalas rips referees after Folarin Balogun red card in Team USA win: 'An absolute joke'
Alexi Lalas called refereeing an 'absolute joke' and compared the Falorin Balogun red card to a Lionel Messi incident against Algeria at the World Cup.…
‘It’s Ridiculous’: Caitlin Clark Fed Up After Referees Hit Her With Technical Foul For Clapping
What do you think?…
Australia World Cup star speaks out against referee after big loss to US as coaches complain
Australia's Nestory Irankunda says referee Felix Zwayer had a "stinker" in their 2-0 World Cup loss to the U.S., accusing him of favoring Americans.…
Somali World Cup referee blocked from US to receive full pay from FIFA
The Somali World Cup referee who had been blocked from entering the United States will receive his full pay for the matches he would have officiated.…
Who is Ismail Elfath? What to know about American referee
Ismail Elfath is a Moroccan-American referee at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here's what to know.…
Eagle-eyed fans spot Australian World Cup VAR referee making concerning gesture at Germany game
The smiling official kept the hand sign steady for about eight seconds and then turned away.…
Somali referee denied US entry for World Cup will receive full FIFA fee - Reuters
Somali referee denied US entry for World Cup will receive full FIFA fee Reuters…
World Cup referee Omar Artan will receive full fee from FIFA despite being denied entry to the US - AP News
World Cup referee Omar Artan will receive full fee from FIFA despite being denied entry to the US AP News…
Referees at the World Cup have new rules to whistle during games
FIFA has introduced several changes to the laws of soccer for the World Cup. These include efforts to eliminate time-wasting and to ensure potentially game-changing officiating mis…
Somali soccer referee denied entry to US for World Cup is welcomed home as a hero - AP News
Somali soccer referee denied entry to US for World Cup is welcomed home as a hero AP News…
FIFA prez Gianni Infantino says people ‘should chill’ about Somali referee denied US entry while doubling down on World Cup ticket prices
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices, saying Wednesday “if we are doing something wrong, everyone in North America is doing something wrong.”…
Somali World Cup Referee Denied Entry to U.S. Returns Home to Hero’s Welcome
Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who is widely admired in his home country, would have been the first Somali to referee a World Cup game.…
Stray Drones Are Setting Off Alarms in Europe, and the U.S. Deports a World Cup Referee
Plus, why Americans are clamoring for European sunscreen.…
Trump Admin Rejects Somali Referee Tied to Suspected Terror Groups
Every nation has the right to decide who can and cannot gain entry, be it temporary or permanent. Some nations even have laws defining who may or may not enter. And now, at least s…
World Cup referee blocked from entering US due to suspected terror group ties: report
A top Somalian referee who was set to officiate games at the World Cup – has been blocked from entering the US over his alleged links to terrorist organizations, according to a rep…
World Cup referee denied entry to the US due to ties to ‘members of terror organizations’
The FIFA World Cup 2026 referee denied entry into the United States for this year’s tournament was turned away over suspected ties to terrorist organizations. Omar Artan, from Soma…
Charles Barkley isn’t buying Mike Brown’s ref complaints after Knicks lose Game 3
The Knicks did not play well in Game 3, and Charles Barkley wants Mike Brown's comments to start and stop there.…
Somali Referee Says His World Cup Dream Is Dashed After U.S. Denies Entry
“I had the right papers and everything,” Omar Abdulkadir Artan said in his first interview since he was turned back. He would have been the first Somali to referee a game in the to…
Knicks coach Mike Brown fumes at refs over free-throw disparity after Game 3 loss to Spurs
The Knicks coach wasn't happy with the officials after his team's Game 3 loss to the Spurs Monday night.…
Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, is denied entry to the United States.…
Jalen Brunson explodes at ref Scott Foster after Spurs player steps on ankle
Jalen Brunson’s anger toward referee Scott Foster may have been equivalent to the size of Texas.…
FIFA unveil new VAR technology for offsides that will be used by assistants at World Cup 2026
FIFA is introducing a quicker offside system for the 2026 World Cup, but it is not removing the assistant referee’s role entirely. Delayed flags have become one of the biggest frus…
Stephon Castle admits he and the San Antonio Spurs manipulate the referees sometimes
Amid all the discourse about officiating, it seems Stephon Castle and the Spurs are well aware of how to take advantage of the calls.…
Should Noni Madueke have had a penalty vs. PSG? Assessing big referee calls in Champions League final
Paris Saint-Germain scored from a penalty; Arsenal felt they should have had one. But should they have been down to 10 men?…
📸 Debate rages online: German referee in spotlight at CL final
The first half of the Champions League final got off to a bad start for the defending champions from Paris. After Kai Havertz’s early goal, the Gunners did what they usually do: sh…
Referee assignments for game 7 tonight. Crew Chief: Marc Davis, with John Goble and Josh Tiven, alternate Mitchell Ervin.
NBA official referee assignment for Game 7 of SAS vs OKC: Marc Davis, John Goble, Josh Tiven, Mitchell Ervin
Vallejo fined for sexist remarks about female referee at French Open
Paraguayan blames Brazilian referee Ana Carvalho for failing to control the home crowd during his second-round loss.…
Arsenal vs Paris Saint-Germain: Who is referee Daniel Siebert for Champions League final?
The German official is familiar to Gunners fans on the route to the Champions League final, having officiated ties with Sporting Lisbon and Atletico Madrid…
NBA Shifting To Artificial Intelligence In Refereeing, Commissioner Adam Silver Says
Making an appearance Wednesday on…
Aces’ coach Becky Hammon goes on fiery NSFW rant about WNBA referees: ‘Give me my fine’
Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon was irate with her team after they blew a double-digit lead on Thursday in a 95-87 loss to the Wings. Between poor defense and lack of free throws…
VAR explained by former referee: How will it work ...
‘Give me my fine’: Aces coach does not hold back on referees
The defending WNBA Champion Las Vegas Aces had a tough time on Thursday night against the Dallas Wings as they fell 95-87, and Aces head coach Becky Hammon was not happy with the o…
Crystal Palace v Rayo Vallecano: Conference League final – live
Minute-by-minute report: Join Dominic Booth for updates as Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano bid for a maiden European title in Leipzig…
[Highlight] Mitch Johnson asks for a coach's challenge right in front of the referee James Capers, but he doesn't call it. Instead, he receives a technical foul. The Spurs would have won the challenge, as the refs gave the ball to the Thunder after it went out of bounds off Chet Holmgren.
Spurs robbed by non-goaltend call for Luke Kornet shot vs. Thunder's Cason Wallace
The refs did not have a good third quarter.…
'It's tragic': Peter Fury details what referee Mark Lyson told him after Oleksandr Usyk controversy
Fury, the head trainer of Rico Verhoeven, shared a flight home with Lyson after the referee's controversial stoppage prematurely ended Saturday's Usyk fight.…
Jake Paul And Francis Ngannou Agree On Controversial Usyk Stoppage
Jake Paul and Francis Ngannou criticized the controversial 11th-round stoppage in Oleksandr Usyk's win over Rico Verhoeven, each calling the kickboxer the real winner.…
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven referee has complicated history
Mark Lyson, the referee under attack for his stoppage of the fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven on May 23, has been praised, too.…
Oleksandr Usyk's Controversial Win Over Rico Verhoeven Just Got Even More Suspicious
Replay of Oleksandr Usyk's controversial 11th-round TKO of Rico Verhoeven appears to show the stoppage came after the bell. Here's why the win looks worse.…
Eastern Conference Final: Hurricanes Overcome Canadiens and Referees in Game 3 OT Win
The referees of Game 3 were chaos agents as the Carolina Hurricanes faced the Montreal Canadiens, but there was one […]…
Cremonese player given massive 4-match ban for insulting referee
Cremonese player Alberto Grassi has been given a four-match ban for insulting and pushing the referee during the ill-tempered 4-1 defeat to Como.CREMONA, ITALY – MAY 24: Jesus Rodr…
Eddie Hearn: Rico Verhoeven vs. Oleksandr Usyk stoppage was early
Eddie Hearn understands Rico Verhoeven's frustration with how things unfolded vs. Oleksandr Usyk.…
Analysis found two-thirds of EuroLeague final refereeing errors favored Olympiacos against Real Madrid
Analysis found two-thirds of EuroLeague final refereeing errors favored Olympiacos against Real Madrid…
Angel Reese jokes Dream avoided 'crash out' over rigid WNBA referees
Sunday's Mercury vs. Dream thriller prompted outcry from Angel Reese and multiple players about the officiating.…
Dacres-Cogley red card 'an absolute joke' - Challinor
Stockport County boss Dave Challinor hits out at the officiating during their 4-1 loss to Bolton Wanderers in the League One play-off final.…
“My blood boiling”: James Harden’s girlfriend Paije Speights fumes over “cheating” refereeing as Cavs face elimination after dropping Game 3
James Harden’s girlfriend Paije Speights was visibly upset about the poor officiating during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3, and not without reason. There were …
Rico Verhoeven issues first statement after controversial Oleksandr Usyk loss, disputed referee stoppage
Rico Verhoeven wants his shot at redemption against boxing's pound-for-pound king.…
'Insane' - Paul & Bellew react to Verhoeven stoppage
Tony Bellew, Jake Paul and more react to the controversial stoppage win for Oleksandr Usyk against Rico Verhoeven.…
Oleksandr Usyk wins after controversial referee’s stoppage following late knockdown on Rico Verhoeven
Oleksandr Usyk was potentially down on the scorecards but he earned a controversial stoppage win…
Damian Lillard, Micah Parsons Join NBA Twitter Protest Against Referees Amid Polarizing Thunder Whistle
As the Thunder and Spurs continue to slug it out in the Western Conference Finals, the scrutiny of the officiating grows stronger by the game. Even as Game 3 of this series raged o…
Caitlin Clark calls out referees: ‘I guess I have some fines coming my way’
Caitlin Clark had quite a fiery return to the court after missing Wednesday night’s game with back soreness, as she clashed with officials and opponents throughout the game. But ev…
Celtic’s controversial penalty at Motherwell should not have been given, SFA rules
Hearts manager Derek McInnes branded the decision as “disgusting” as his side were dealt a huge blow in the title race…
AI doesn’t need a regulator. It needs a referee.
WNBA referees are clamping down on physicality. Is it helping or hurting players?
After outcry over inconsistency last year, a taskforce sought to improve the league’s officiating. Now foul calls are up, and players and coaches are adjusting…
Joey's plea to Origin referees
Andrew Johns pleads with the referee and Bunker to avoid using the sin bin during State of Origin.…
Second PRO CBF refereeing course has on-pitch activities
The refereeing professionals in the PRO CBF category completed another day of activities in the Second Training Camp, held at the Hilton Hotel in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro. T…
Man Utd-Forest referee not selected for final day
The referee for Manchester United's win over Nottingham Forest last Sunday has not been selected for any match in the final round of Premier League fixtures.…
Referee who allowed controversial Man United goal to stand not selected for final round of Premier League games
Michael Salisbury stuck with his original decision despite being advised by VAR to review a potential handball in the build-up to Manchester United’s second goal…
‘Egregious’ mistakes in a number of WNBA games led to tighter officiating
The WNBA is not new to officiating issues. This offseason, the league took an added step toward addressing the problems by establishing a task force whose responsibility will be to…