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Why did Murillo’s goal against Liverpool stand after Virgil van Dijk’s was disallowed?

Murillo’s opener against Liverpool was allowed to stand despite the fact Van Dijk’s equaliser at Manchester City was chalked off for a similar offside infringement

The Independent UK

Howard Webb denies female referee was demoted after claiming male coach ‘manhandled’ her

Lisa Benn claims she lost her position on FIFA’s international officials list after making a complaint against a male coach

The Independent UK

Female football referee claims male coach ‘forcefully pushed’ her during a match

The female official gave evidence at an employment tribunal on Monday

The Independent UK

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Premier League Panel Rule on Virgil van Dijk’s Disallowed Goal—Report

The back and forth discussion over the decision rumbles on.

Sports Illustrated

Voices: ‘Slot has wrecked the team’: Fans clash over Salah, signings and Liverpool’s lost spark

YOUR VIEWS: Readers are divided over Liverpool’s woes, with some blaming Slot’s missteps and big signings, while others said Salah’s slump and squad upheaval are at fault

The Independent UK

Premier League Referees Chief Takes Controversial Stance on Disallowed Liverpool Goal

Howard Webb firmly shot down Arne Slot’s argument of inconsistency.

Sports Illustrated

Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk disallowed equaliser explained as Howard Webb dubs decision 'not unreasonable'

Reds already raised ‘serious concerns’ with the decision

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Webb defends VAR ruling out Liverpool equaliser against Manchester City

The referee’s chief said the disallowed Van Dijk header was not unreasonable while Webb dismissed the comparison to a similar decision that went in City’s favour

The Guardian - UK

Howard Webb defends VAR’s decision to disallow Liverpool goal at Man City

Liverpool contacted PGMOL to raise concerns about the interpretation of the offside rules after what they believed was an ‘obvious’ refereeing error

The Independent UK

Liverpool 'do not accept' Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal and contact PGMOL to raise 'serious concerns'

Reds believe the decision should have been reviewed and the goal allowed to stand

Evening Standard

Major Soccer Rule Changes Under Consideration Ahead of 2026 World Cup

The new tactical trend in the Premier League could be quashed by one of the proposed law changes.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Man Utd Have Huge Refereeing Error Confirmed by Officials

Last weekend’s defeat to Brentford is not the first blunder Manchester United have been subjected to.

Sports Illustrated

Mikel Arteta’s Appeal for Arsenal Penalty Torn Apart by Leading Figure

The incident drew commentary to recent events between Chelsea and Manchester United.

Sports Illustrated

Josh King wins Fulham's goal of the month award for 'cruelly' disallowed Chelsea strike

Stylish effort received 83.1 per cent of fan vote despite being controversially ruled out at Stamford Bridge

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The Guardian - UK

Former Premier League referee David Coote charged with making indecent image of child

The former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged with making an indecent image of a child

Evening Standard

Fulham: Disallowing Josh King goal against Chelsea was 'wrong', admits Howard Webb

Decision to rule out first-half effort in west London derby was met with widespread criticism

Sports Illustrated

Premier League Referee Chief Gives Official Verdict on Controversial Chelsea Victory

Howard Webb faced up to a scandalous VAR-influenced decision on Match Officials Mic’d Up.

The Independent UK

Howard Webb admits ‘misjudgement’ in VAR for Fulham Chelsea goal

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VAR official dropped for Liverpool vs Arsenal after Fulham goal error

Howard Webb issued a personal apology to the Cottagers after Josh King was denied a well-taken opener

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Why Everton's James Tarkowski conceded a penalty for handball against Leeds United

Everton conceded an 84th minute penalty to new Leeds United signing Lukas Nmecha on Monday night

The Guardian - UK

David Coote almost certainly finished as referee, admits Howard Webb

Howard Webb believes there is no way back to refereeing for David Coote, saying the scandal-hit official would find it ‘really difficult’ to return

The Independent UK

David Coote’s career as a referee almost certainly over, admits Howard Webb

Coote was sacked by Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) in December

The Guardian - UK

Premier League referees will award more penalties for holding, Webb says

Howard Webb has warned fans they can expect to see more penalties this season after he instructed referees to crack down on holding

The Guardian - UK

The evolution of referees: speed tests, data, psychologists and superfoods

PGMO puts its officials through their paces on the Costa Blanca and offers an insight into what goes on off the pitch

The Independent UK

Uriah Rennie remembered as ‘epitome of a role model’ after death at 65

Rennie became the Premier League’s first black referee in 1997.

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