Who is Danny Makkelie? Experienced referee takes charge of France vs Sweden Senior European referee takes charge of all-UEFA World Cup match in the round of 32 FourFourTwo · Jun 30
Who is the referee for Morocco vs Haiti? Morocco are aiming to seal their spot in the next round against already eliminated Haiti FourFourTwo · Jun 24
VAR will punish more divers at the World Cup – but only in one scenario Miguel Almiron was retrospectively punished by VAR for diving after USA defender Tim Ream was incorrectly booked in the incident The Independent UK · Jun 14
Tim Ream is World Cup’s first player to benefit from VAR ‘mistaken identity’ check The USMNT defender became the first player at the World Cup to benefit from the rule, which allows referees to use VAR to overturn incorrect decisions The Guardian - US · Jun 13
What is the ‘mistaken identity’ rule that debuted during USA vs Paraguay? Fans have been waiting for this rule, now used during USA vs Paraguay, for a long time FourFourTwo · Jun 13
Who is the referee for USA vs Paraguay? The tournament co-hosts will aim to start the World Cup strongly against Paraguay FourFourTwo · Jun 13
‘Predetermined’—Arsenal, UEFA Face Wild Corruption Claims From Madrid Mayor Atlético Madrid were vexed at the officials after their Champions League exit to Arsenal. Sports Illustrated · May 7
Burnley moonwalk back down without Scott Parker In today’s Football Daily: Scott Parker does one from Burnley The Guardian - UK · Apr 30
Arteta will seek to use perceived injustices as Arsenal fuel after Atlético anger Manager was fuming after semi-final draw but also needs a gameplan that can deliver more chances in Champions League second leg The Guardian - UK · Apr 30
Declan Rice claims Atletico Madrid fans ‘provoked’ referee to overturn ‘clear penalty’ for Arsenal Arsenal were awarded a late penalty against Atletico Madrid, but the referee then changed his decision following VAR intervention The Independent UK · Apr 30
Why Eberechi Eze, Arsenal Had Penalty Overturned vs. Atletico Madrid Arsenal’s Champions League semifinal against Atlético Madrid was a tale of three penalties; two scored, one overturned. Sports Illustrated · Apr 30
Arsenal: Mikel Arteta disagrees with Martin Keown over Diego Simeone after Atletico draw Former Gunners man, along with Steven Gerrard and Steve McManaman, were appalled by what they saw Evening Standard · Apr 30
Thursday’s briefing: A tale of three penalties as Arsenal draw in Madrid Liverpool expect Mohamed Salah to return to action before he leaves the club in the summer. The Independent UK · Apr 30
Diego Simeone can breathe again as fortune favours Atlético at last Atlético’s manic man in black is the personification of the club’s longing to be back in the Champions League final The Guardian - UK · Apr 29
The Independent UK · Apr 29 Mikel Arteta ‘incredibly fuming’ at overturned penalty decision in Arsenal draw A spot-kick was awarded when Eberechi Eze was sent tumbling by David Hancko’s outstretched right leg but VAR intervened.
The Independent UK · Apr 29 Diego Simeone criticised for ‘atrocious’ behaviour during controversial VAR decision The Atletico Madrid manager was once again at the centre of things as his side benefitted from two controversial VAR calls in the draw with Arsenal
Evening Standard · Apr 29 Arsenal: Furious Mikel Arteta hits out at 'unacceptable' penalty decision in Champions League semi-final Danny Makkelie watched the incident 13 times being overturning the penalty decision
The Independent UK · Apr 29 The decisions, penalties and controversies that defined Arsenal’s draw with Atletico Three huge penalty decisions affected the Champions League semi-final clash with VAR the biggest talking point of the post-match reaction
The Independent UK · Apr 29 The Arsenal v Atletico Madrid penalty – and non-penalty – decisions explained IN FULL
Evening Standard · Apr 29 Three things we learned from Arsenal draw as Gunners hard done by double penalty farce A midfield tweaks adds to a largely impressive night for Arsenal in the Champions League semi-final first leg
The Guardian - UK · Apr 29 Gyökeres and Alvarez on spot as VAR controversy denies Arsenal at Atlético Arsenal were denied a first-leg edge in Madrid after VAR overruled a late penalty award in a Champions League semi-final tale of three spot-kicks
The Independent UK · Apr 29 Penalty drama at both ends as Arsenal draw at Atletico Madrid Viktor Gyokeres scored from the spot before Ben White was adjudged to have handled a shot to make it 1-1 and VAR denied Eberechi Eze a second.
FourFourTwo · Apr 17 World Cup 2026: Every referee at the tournament Which officials will be in charge at World Cup 2026 and what do we know about them?
The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2024 Díaz hat-trick dashes Alonso’s hopes on Champions League return to Liverpool Luis Díaz scored a hat-trick and Cody Gakpo registered a thumping header as Liverpool scored four second-half goals in a 4-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen
The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2024 Celtic vs Slovan Bratislava referee and VAR officials confirmed Celtic vs Slovan Bratislava referee and VAR officials confirmed.