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'It is absolutely false that Mbappe told me anything': Champions League referee rebuffs surprising Real Madrid claim

Controversial Julian Alvarez penalty sparked debate but the referee shrugs off Kylian Mbappe claim

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Atlético controversy shows VAR creates far more angst than it resolves

Football is living through a global case study on whether fairer actually makes for better in the world of professional sport

The Guardian - US

Why was Julian Alvarez's penalty not retaken after double touch drama?

Atletico Madrid shootout spot-kick was ruled out by VAR on night of huge controversy against Real Madrid in the Champions League

Evening Standard

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Why was Julian Alvarez’s penalty disallowed by VAR? Atletico-Real Madrid controversy explained

The Atletico Madrid striker was ruled to have ‘doubled touched’ the ball during the penalty shoot-out defeat to rivals Real Madrid

The Independent UK

Portugal v France referee: Who is Euro 2024 official Michael Oliver?

The English referee is the second Premier League official to be assigned a high-profile quarter-final at Euro 2024

The Independent UK

Euro 2024: Who is the referee and VAR for Switzerland vs Italy?

The first knockout game of Euro 2024 will see defending champions Italy take on neighbouring dark horses Switzerland

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Euro 2024: Who is the referee and VAR for Belgium vs Romania?

Who will be refereeing the Euro 2024 Group E Belgium vs Romania clash?

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The most iconic football referees

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Death threats, AI, prosecutions: how should we stop referee abuse?

Multiple approaches are needed to stem vitriol aimed at officials but it is clear that examples need to be set at the top

The Guardian - UK

Euro 2024 referees: All match officials set to take charge of games in Germany

The Euro 2024 referees are an esteemed team of officials from around the world looking to prevent dirty tricks or dark arts from getting in the way this summer

FourFourTwo

Everything you ever wanted to know about the handball law – explained

What exactly is a handball now? Is it different in Uefa matches? And is VAR actually making a referee’s job more difficult?

The Guardian - UK

Eddie Howe stays ice cold even as Newcastle burn with sense of injustice

Even after being denied a crucial win, manager gave a masterclass in composure to set the tone for Milan showdown

The Guardian - UK

PSG vs Newcastle penalty: VAR involved in controversial call stood down by UEFA

Tomasz Kwiatkowski will not be on VAR duties for Real Sociedad vs FC Salzburg

Evening Standard

Uefa drop VAR official who gave controversial PSG penalty vs Newcastle

Uefa refused to comment on the controversial penalty in Paris, but dropped the VAR official involved

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The Guardian - UK

VAR for controversial PSG penalty against Newcastle stood down by Uefa

The VAR who recommended the controversial penalty that denied Newcastle victory over PSG in the Champions League has been stood down from his next match

Evening Standard

PSG vs Newcastle penalty: UEFA ignored handball rule change that would have saved Magpies

Tino Livramento was penalised in the 98th minute as Newcastle were dealt a Champions League hammer blow

The Independent UK

Alan Shearer rages at ‘disgusting’ penalty decision as Newcastle denied famous win: ‘A disgrace’

Shearer joined other former Newcastle players in criticising the decision to award Paris Saint-Germain a late penalty

The Independent UK

Newcastle let down by ‘poor’ penalty call to leave Eddie Howe ‘hugely frustrated’ in Champions League

The 1-1 draw with Paris St Germain means Newcastle must beat AC Milan in their final group game to have a chance of making the last 16.

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The Independent UK

Pundits and ex-players rage over ‘disgusting’ PSG penalty as Alan Shearer praises Newcastle spirit

Shearer joined other former Newcastle players in criticising the decision to award Paris St-Germain a late penalty.

The Guardian - UK

‘It wasn’t the right decision’: Eddie Howe criticises last-gasp PSG penalty call

Eddie Howe criticised the decision to award PSG a stoppage-time penalty after Newcastle fell just short of a famous victory in Paris

The Independent UK

Eddie Howe ‘hugely frustrated’ as Newcastle denied win by controversial penalty

The 1-1 draw with Paris St Germain means Newcastle must beat AC Milan in their final group game to have a chance of making the last 16.

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Manchester City vs Inter Milan: Who is the referee for the Champions League final?

Manchester City vs Inter Milan kicks off, with a familiar referee for the Champions League final

The Independent UK

Champions League final referee: Who is Man City vs Inter official Szymon Marciniak?

Who is the official in the middle for the final in Istanbul?

The Hindu

UCL 2022/23 Final | Referee keeps job after apologising for ties to far-right leader

This football news article by The Hindu reported that Polish football referee Szymon Marciniak has apologised on June 2, 2023, for speaking at a business event tied to a far-right politician and was confirmed by UEFA to officiate next week’s Champions League final.

Manchester Evening News

Uefa announces decision on Champions League final referee amid far-right political controversy

Manchester City will face Inter Milan in next weekend's Champions League final and the match referee has been confirmed.

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