The Latest Breaking News from PGMOL

What is Pro Ref? Referee body that apologised to Manchester United after VAR controversy

VAR found itself in spotlight once more in Manchester derby

Evening Standard · Sep 14

Mike Dean’s latest ego attack risks doing untold harm to referees

COMMENT: Comment: Dean made a baffling admission about playing secret mini-games while refereeing Premier League matches but his legacy is far from the only thing at risk of being hurt

The Independent UK · Sep 3

Celtic told to expect a 'points deduction' by ex-referee chief after pitch invasion

A former PGMOL chief has suggested Celtic could face a points deduction after the pitch invasion that marred their Premiership title-clinching win…

The National (Scotland) · May 18

Newcastle contact PGMOL over ‘stonewall’ penalty not given against Chelsea

Anthony Gordon was barged in the box by Trevoh Chalobah but, despite a VAR review, no penalty was awarded

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025

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 · Nov 20, 2025

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 · Nov 17, 2025

Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk goal vs Man City should have stood, says panel

Reds were beaten comprensively at the Etihad Stadium

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2025

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

Reds already raised ‘serious concerns’ with the decision

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025

Liverpool take action after ‘obvious’ refereeing error in Man City loss

Liverpool have made their feelings clear after Virgil van Dijk’s first-half header against Manchester City was ruled out for offside

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025

Liverpool complain to PGMOL about Virgil van Dijk’s disallowed goal at Man City

Van Dijk’s header was ruled out on the field and reviewed by VAR due to Andy Robertson, in an offside position, ducking under the ball.

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025