Referee body says it is ‘appalled’ by ‘threats and abuse’ aimed at official Michael Oliver after Arsenal red card
The PGMOL, the body that oversees officiating in English soccer, says it is “appalled” by the “threats and abuse” aimed at referee Michael Oliver after his controversial decision to show a red card to an Arsenal player on Saturday.
Michael Oliver's chat with VAR explains why controversial Arsenal red wasn't overturned
Premier League referee Michael Oliver sparked widespread controversy on Saturday when he showed Myles Lewis-Skelly a straight red card in Arsenal's 1-0 win over Wolves
Referee Under Fire: Premier League's Michael Oliver Faces Threats
Premier League referee Michael Oliver and his family face threats following a controversial match between Wolverhampton and Arsenal. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited condemns these attacks,
Premier League make huge Michael Oliver referee decision amid Arsenal red card controversy
Darren England and Michael Oliver will officiate Premier League games this weekend following controversy during Arsenal's win over Wolves. Riccardo Calafiori's late winner was overshadowed by a controversial red card for Myles Lewis-Skelly in the first-half.
PGMOL issue official statement after 'threats and abuse' directed at Northumberland referee Michael Oliver following Arsenal red card
The Professional Game Match Officials Board has issued a statement following the ‘threats and abuse’ directed at Northumberland referee Michael Oliver.
In-stadium VAR announcements to be trialled in German Bundesliga
In-stadium video assistant referee (VAR) announcements will be trialled in the top two tiers of German football. The pilot ...
Police investigating abuse aimed at referee Oliver
Police investigate "threats and abuse" towards referee Michael Oliver after Arsenal's game against Wolves on Saturday, says ...
NFL knows it needs more rule changes after screwing over the Bills in AFC Championship
It’s time to ditch an outdated and heavily-flawed approach for a more modern and precise process to keep the game exciting ...
Is there a conspiracy against Arsenal? Probably not – but the feeling is real
VAR, PGMOL statements and former referees' comments in the media can often enflame the discussion over refereeing decisions ...
Officials to trial announcing VAR decisions in Germany
Match officials in German football's two top tiers will announce decisions made by the video assistant referee (VAR) to the ...
Referee David Coote sorry for actions that brought sacking, comes out as gay
He was fired after a video circulated showing him allegedly abusing Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp. Read ...
Norwegian clubs vote to abolish video assistant referees
A majority of professional football clubs in Norway have voted in favour of abolishing the video assistant referee system.
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Norwegian soccer clubs vote to drop VAR, setting up decision in March
OSLO, Norway — Norway could become the first country in Europe to abandon the Video Assistant Referee system after a vote ...
Bundesliga referees to announce VAR decisions to fans
The Bundesliga is hoping to take some of the controversy out of the use of VAR by getting its referees to start announcing ...
Norway's FA defends VAR despite club opposition
The Norwegian Football Federation says it is in favour of keeping the video assistant referee despite strong opposition from ...