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The Latest Breaking News from Howard Webb

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.

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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

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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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.

Sports Illustrated

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

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The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

FourFourTwo

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 Guardian - 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 Independent 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

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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.

Evening Standard

Arsenal: Howard Webb gives verdict on controversial Myles Lewis-Skelly red card vs Wolves

Gunners appealed dismissal and later won

The Independent UK

Premier League refuses special treatment for Man City and Chelsea over 'imposed' Club World Cup

Chief Football Officer Tony Scholes explained the Premier League’s plans to handle the expanded tournament and praised the standard of refereeing in the English top flight

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Who are the PGMOL?

English football’s refereeing body is under fire - but who’s at the other end of the complaints?

FourFourTwo

New VAR audio emerges from Jhon Duran's Boxing Day red card against Newcastle

Was the Aston Villa striker harshly sent off against Newcastle United?

FourFourTwo

Players sent off in major finals

From the World Cup to the Champions League and the Copa Libertadores, a look at some of the players sent off in major finals...

FourFourTwo

‘Re-refereeing the game’ - ex-ref urges Howard Webb to go ‘back to basics’ amid VAR inconsistencies

Legendary official Jeff Winter laments 'dodgy' state of officiating and calls on PGMOL head Howard Webb to make necessary adjustments

The Independent UK

Steve Cooper: Referee performance in Chelsea match was ‘last thing PGMOL needed’

The Leicester boss was furious with Andy Madley’s officiating, specifically the decision not to award his side a late penalty.

Evening Standard

'Clear error': Howard Webb gives verdict on William Saliba red card in Arsenal loss at Bournemouth

The defender was at first booked before VAR intervened

The Guardian - UK

Wretched, haunted but human: David Coote was made by modern football

Refereeing is basically a nightmare now. Is it really a huge surprise a Premier League official should end up brutalised and spitting toxins on a sofa?

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