Premier League referees take extreme security measures
EXCLUSIVE: Premier League officials including Anthony Taylor are taking extraordinary security measures as abuse against referees reaches worrying new levels across English football.
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Ex-WSL player Heaslip's remarkable switch to refereeing
Former Brighton defender Emily Heaslip opens up about her groundbreaking transition from professional footballer to elite referee, confronting abuse and breaking barriers in women's football.
Referee Anthony Taylor's family abused after Europa final
Top English referee Anthony Taylor and his family faced horrific abuse and airport chaos following Roma's Europa League defeat, sparking outrage across football.
Premier League referee quits after family ambushed
Top-flight official Tom Bramall abandons VAR role following terrifying incident where his family was confronted after Championship match, raising serious concerns about referee safety.
UEFA President Slams Barcelona Over Referee Payments Scandal
UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin delivers scathing criticism of Barcelona's payments to former refereeing official, calling it 'the worst thing I've seen in football' and warning of serious consequences.
Collina's Icy Gaze on Half-Naked Referees Revealed
Exclusive insight reveals how legendary official Pierluigi Collina conducted intense physical assessments of referees, creating an atmosphere of pure tension and scrutiny during fitness tests.
Ex-West Ham star's XL Bully in double attack
Ex-Premier League footballer Kaine Wright faces investigation after his American XL Bully dog allegedly mauled a woman and man in separate attacks, raising urgent questions about dangerous breed regulations.
Referee arrested for posting match video on social media
A football referee has been arrested after sharing footage from an official match on social media, sparking concerns about sports integrity and online conduct in UK football.
EFL referee jailed for child sex offences
Former EFL assistant referee Mark Viccars receives 18-month prison sentence for child sexual offences, exposing safeguarding concerns in football officiating.
Football referee jailed for sexually abusing teenage girls
EFL referee Michael Begley, 32, has been sentenced to prison after systematically grooming and sexually abusing vulnerable teenage girls, exploiting his position of authority in football.
Ex-EFL referee jailed for child sex offences
Gareth Viccars, who officiated in the English Football League, has been sentenced to prison after admitting to multiple child sexual offences involving teenage boys.
EFL referee banned after betting on 800+ matches
A professional assistant referee has been suspended from football after admitting to placing hundreds of bets on games, including those he was officiating, in a major integrity breach.
VAR Crisis: Premier League Referee's Shocking Admission
Premier League official Craig Pawson's VAR blunder during Nottingham Forest vs Everton match reveals deep-rooted problems with video technology, sparking outrage among fans and pundits alike.
NRL Puts Artificial Intelligence in Charge of Crucial Calls
The National Rugby League is deploying cutting-edge artificial intelligence to revolutionise crucial in-game decisions, marking a dramatic shift in sports officiating technology that could change rugby league forever.
Premier League workload crisis: FIFPRO demands FIFA action
Exclusive investigation reveals Premier League footballers facing dangerous physical demands as FIFPRO calls for urgent FIFA intervention on player welfare and scheduling reforms.
Bengals Legend Rudi Johnson Dies at 45
The football community is in mourning after former Cincinnati Bengals running back Rudi Johnson passed away unexpectedly at age 45, leaving behind a legacy of toughness and record-breaking performances.
Man Utd's Anderson jailed in Brazil passport nightmare
Former Manchester United midfielder Anderson, a Champions League winner, endured a terrifying 30-hour imprisonment in a Brazilian jail described as a 'human fridge' after a passport dispute.
Police officer accused of faking sickness to referee football
A West Midlands Police officer is under investigation for allegedly calling in sick to work while refereeing football matches, and then asking for records of the games to be deleted.
Pundits: Ban Ref Taylor From Man Utd & Chelsea Games
Football experts are calling for referee Anthony Taylor to be removed from future Manchester United and Chelsea fixtures after a series of controversial penalty decisions in their thrilling 4-3 Premier League clash.
NRL Legend Faces Cancellation Over Referee Rant
Former Canterbury Bulldogs captain James Graham's explosive on-air tirade against NRL officials could see the rugby league great permanently banned from broadcasting roles after Bulldogs' semi-final loss to Penrith Panthers.
Everton's controversial late win over Liverpool sparks fury
Everton's 2-1 victory over Liverpool is shrouded in controversy after a contentious Jack Grealish winner and a furious reaction from David Moyes over unprecedented stoppage-time decisions.
Chelsea Fume as VAR Denies Sterling Goal vs Spurs
Chelsea's Mauricio Pochettino is left furious after a VAR decision chalked off a potential winner against Tottenham. Full breakdown of the contentious referee call and post-match reaction.
Maddison's VAR Fury: Spurs Goal Controversially Denied
Tottenham's James Maddison was left incensed after a controversial VAR decision chalked off a goal in their 1-1 draw with West Ham. Read the full story on the refereeing controversy that has sparked outrage.
Klopp Hit With FA Suspended Ban and Fine
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been sanctioned by the Football Association following his explosive comments about referee Paul Tierney after the dramatic Tottenham victory.
Premier League referee David Coote admits speeding offence
Premier League official David Coote has admitted to a speeding charge after being caught behind the wheel of his luxury Audi at 50mph in a 40mph zone in Nottinghamshire.
Sacked Prem Ref Coote in Court Over Indecent Video Charges
Former Premier League official David Coote, recently dismissed by PGMOL, faces serious charges of making an indecent video of a child. The 41-year-old appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court as the football world reacts to the shocking allegations.
Premier League Referee Charged Over Indecent Child Video
Premier League official David Coote, 41, faces serious charges after allegedly making an indecent video of a child. The Nottingham-based referee has been suspended by the FA pending investigation.
Premier League Referee David Coote Charged by FA
Premier League referee David Coote faces an FA charge for alleged improper conduct following Nottingham Forest's controversial defeat to Liverpool, sparking fresh debate over officiating standards.
Australian Rugby Player Faces Lifetime Ban for Referee Assault
Australian rugby is rocked by scandal as a University of Queensland player faces a potential lifetime suspension for physically assaulting a referee during a Premier Rugby final, sparking outrage and a full investigation.
Ange Postecoglou's furious VAR rant after Tottenham defeat
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou launched a furious rant at VAR officials after his side's controversial 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, calling the decision-making 'a circus' and questioning the technology's impact on the beautiful game.
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