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BBC v ITV: who won the UK’s battle of the World Cup 2026 broadcasters?

Danny Murphy’s decision to start talking about his deceased cat will haunt the rest of his career while Christina Unkel’s referee analysis was no-nonsense and to the point

The Guardian - UK

Did Lamine Yamal commit a handball as he won a penalty for Spain vs France?

Lamine Yamal won a penalty after Lucas Digne’s foul, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring to hand the European champions the lead, but France protested that the ball hit the Spain forward

The Independent UK

Why was Norway’s second goal against England ruled out by VAR for Erling Haaland foul?

Norway thought they had retaken the lead in their World Cup quarter-final before VAR intervened

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Why wasn’t Norway’s opener vs England ruled out after Harry Kane appeals for foul?

England captain Kane was brought down in the build-up to Norway’s opener in their World Cup quarter-final

The Independent UK

‘Scandalous’—How Soccer World Reacted to Folarin Balogun’s Stunning World Cup Reprieve

There were three broad reactions to Balogun’s surprise availability for the U.S. against Belgium.

Sports Illustrated

'Lucky' Scotland and England decisions raise questions about refereeing standards at 2026 World Cup

Scotland are trailing 3-0 vs Brazil, but it should be worse, says former referee Darren Cann

FourFourTwo

England avoided a nailed-on penalty with calamitous Ezri Konsa challenge, says esteemed referee

England were incredibly lucky to escape giving away a late penalty vs Ghana, according to referee Christina Unkel

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Why Scotland should have had a penalty against Morocco

Scott McTominay went down under a challenge from Neil El Aynaoui but Ilgiz Tantashev didn't give a spot kick

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Pundits split over Scott McTominay penalty decision after Scotland suffer World Cup blow

McTominay was brought down by Neil El Aynaoui with Morocco leading 1-0 late into the Group C contest

The Independent UK

Ex-ref insists Scotland denied 'very clear penalty' in World Cup defeat to Morocco

The National (Scotland)

Fifa is ‘a dictatorship’ fumes Gary Neville after World Cup offside controversy

Fifa’s refusal to show the detail of a tight semi-automated offside decision during Qatar vs Switzerland provoked the ire of ITV pundit Neville

The Independent UK

Gary Neville slams 'distrustful' VAR call in Switzerland vs Qatar

Gary Neville was not happy with the referee and VAR after Switzerland were awarded a penalty despite what appeared to be an offside in the build-up

FourFourTwo

World Cup 2026: Who is ITV referee expert Christina Unkel?

Christina Unkel had to wade in on some big decisions in the tournament's opening match - but who is she?

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World Cup 2026: ITV's presenters, pundits, commentators and reporters in full

ITV's World Cup 2026 team of presenters, pundits, commentators and reporters has been revealed with a stellar line-up from the broadcaster

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CBS Sports 2025 presenters, pundits and commentators: The CBS Sports line-up in full

Who are the main soccer presenters and pundits on CBS Sports?

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Ranked! Every BBC and ITV pundit at Euro 2024

We ranked each and every pundit that appeared on our screens from Germany over the past month

The Guardian - UK

ITV’s VAR pundit Christina Unkel: ‘It’s made decision-making more accurate’

Former referee who has made waves with her clear-headed rules analysis says technology is a force for good in football

The Guardian - UK

Euro 2024 podcast wars spill over into traditional BBC v ITV battle

Hotter takes from Lineker’s Rest Is Football crew are raising issues for the BBC while the Overlap gang and Christina Unkel are boosting ITV

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The Independent UK

Who is Christina Unkel? American rules analyst and VAR expert adds insight for ITV during Euro 2024

The former referee impressed television viewers during the opening matches of Euro 2024

FourFourTwo

Euro 2024: Who is ITV referee expert Christina Unkel?

Christina Unkel is all over ITV's coverage – but who is she?

The Guardian - UK

American VAR expert Christina Unkel gives ITV edge over BBC at Euro 2024

ITV, helped by having the first three games, got off to a good start with excellent opening titles and a new voice to help with refereeing decisions

FourFourTwo

Why did VAR overturn the Germany penalty against Scotland at Euro 2024 and award a free-kick instead?

Germany saw a penalty overturned by VAR in their opening Euro 2024 game against Scotland

Los Angeles Times

Kevin Baxter: Soccer rules expert Christina Unkel unafraid to call it like it is — just ask her husband

SARASOTA, Fla. — Every player who has played the game knows the sinking feeling that comes from seeing a referee stride purposefully toward you and reach into their pocket for a card. Will it be red or yellow?

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