Mikel Arteta condemns abuse of referees after Michael Oliver targeted: ‘It damages our sport’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mikel Arteta condemns abuse of referees after Michael Oliver targeted: ‘It damages our sport’

The Independent  

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Arne Slot banned for abusing referee Michael Oliver after Liverpool’s chaotic derby win over Everton
1 month ago

Arne Slot banned for abusing referee Michael Oliver after Liverpool’s chaotic derby win over Everton

The Independent  

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Premier League’s KMI Panel says Myles Lewis-Skelly’s dismissal was incorrect
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Premier League’s KMI Panel says Myles Lewis-Skelly’s dismissal was incorrect

The Independent  

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Premier League 2024-25: Arsenal charged for surrounding referee over wrong red card at Wolves
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Premier League 2024-25: Arsenal charged for surrounding referee over wrong red card at Wolves

The Hindu  

Arsenal has been charged for failing to control its players who surrounded referee Michale Oliver when Myles Lewis-Skelly was controversially sent off on Saturday during its 1-0 away win at Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League. Oliver dismissed Lewis-Skelly for tripping Matt Doherty on the edge of the Wolves box before halftime and the video assistant referee upheld the decision. …

Police investigating threats against referee Oliver for Lewis-Skelly red card, says PGMOL
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2 months ago

Police investigating threats against referee Oliver for Lewis-Skelly red card, says PGMOL

The Hindu  

Police is investigating threats and abuse against referee Michael Oliver after his decision to show a red card to Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly during Saturday’s win at Wolverhampton Wanderers, referees’ body, the PGMOL, said on Sunday. READ | Lewis-Skelly red card leaves Arsenal boss Arteta ‘fuming’ and pundits baffled “No official should be subject to any form of abuse, let alone …

Referee body says it is ‘appalled’ by ‘threats and abuse’ aimed at official Michael Oliver after Arsenal red card
2 months ago

Referee body says it is ‘appalled’ by ‘threats and abuse’ aimed at official Michael Oliver after Arsenal red card

CNN  

CNN — The PGMOL, the body that oversees officiating in English soccer, says it is “appalled” by the “threats and abuse” aimed at referee Michael Oliver after his controversial decision to show a red card to an Arsenal player on Saturday. The play and Oliver’s judgment were reviewed by Video Assistant Referee Darren England, who ruled the on-field decision would …

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta slams refereeing decisions after Inter Milan loss
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta slams refereeing decisions after Inter Milan loss

India Today  

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was left fuming at the refereeing calls following their 1-0 loss to Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League on November 6, Wednesday. However, Arsenal would have a penalty call overlooked when Yann Sommer would charge out and end up punching Merino in the head as he attempted to clear the ball. "The worst thing is …

Mikel Arteta: Arsenal thinking about controversial Newcastle loss ‘inevitable’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Mikel Arteta: Arsenal thinking about controversial Newcastle loss ‘inevitable’

The Independent  

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Ex-referee labels Liverpool penalty controversy ‘garbage’
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ex-referee labels Liverpool penalty controversy ‘garbage’

The Independent  

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Premier League referees 'stopped from taking lucrative side jobs in Gulf states'... after Michael Oliver banked £3,000 for officiating in Saudi Arabia ahead of VAR horror show last season
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Premier League referees 'stopped from taking lucrative side jobs in Gulf states'... after Michael Oliver banked £3,000 for officiating in Saudi Arabia ahead of VAR horror show last season

Daily Mail  

Premier League referees are no longer attempting to negotiate officiating matches in the Middle East in what was previously a popular additional revenue stream for top officials, according to the Times. Premier League referees are reportedly no longer attempting to negotiate officiating matches in the Middle East PGMOL officials Darren England and Dan Cook were also criticised for taking a …

Roy Keane says Mikel Arteta should 'show a bit of class' and 'take his medicine' after Arsenal boss' criticism of ref Michael Oliver for sending off Leandro Trossard against Man City
6 months ago

Roy Keane says Mikel Arteta should 'show a bit of class' and 'take his medicine' after Arsenal boss' criticism of ref Michael Oliver for sending off Leandro Trossard against Man City

Daily Mail  

Sky Sports Pundit Roy Keane said Arteta should stop focus his energy elsewhere Roy Keane has torn into Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta for his post-match comments about referee Michael Oliver's decision to send off Leandro Trossard in their 2-2 draw with Manchester City. Speaking in his post-match interview with Sky Sports, the Arsenal boss alluded to inconsistencies in Oliver's decision-making …

Mikel Arteta FUMES over Leandro Trossard's red card against Man City after he mirrored Declan Rice's dismissal... while Pep Guardiola also expresses 'concerns' with referee Michael Oliver
6 months ago

Mikel Arteta FUMES over Leandro Trossard's red card against Man City after he mirrored Declan Rice's dismissal... while Pep Guardiola also expresses 'concerns' with referee Michael Oliver

Daily Mail  

Mikel Arteta slammed a ‘worrying’ trend of red cards in the Premier League, while Pep Guardiola also rounded on referee Michael Oliver. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was not a fan of the decision to send Leandro Trossard off The Belgian picked up his second yellow card of the game late in the first half against City Arteta gave Trossard a …

No comment from UEFA as Thomas Tuchel rails at ‘disastrous decision’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

No comment from UEFA as Thomas Tuchel rails at ‘disastrous decision’

The Independent  

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Revealed: Why referee Michael Oliver will only be on VAR duty in the Premier League this weekend... after coming under fire for missing Declan Rice's kick on Ben Davies in the North London Derby
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Revealed: Why referee Michael Oliver will only be on VAR duty in the Premier League this weekend... after coming under fire for missing Declan Rice's kick on Ben Davies in the North London Derby

Daily Mail  

Referee Michael Oliver will be on VAR duty for this weekend's round of Premier League games after being involved in controversy in the North London Derby. Michael Oliver will only be on VAR duty in the Premier League this weekend - after coming under fire during the North London Derby Oliver missed a clear kick from Declan Rice on Ben …

Nottingham Forest launch bitter attack on referees chiefs over penalty claims
11 months ago

Nottingham Forest launch bitter attack on referees chiefs over penalty claims

The Independent  

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Howard Webb urges officials to clamp down on unacceptable behaviour to prevent a repeat of Turkey incident
1 year, 3 months ago

Howard Webb urges officials to clamp down on unacceptable behaviour to prevent a repeat of Turkey incident

The Independent  

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Data shows large decrease in players surrounding referees this season
1 year, 3 months ago

Data shows large decrease in players surrounding referees this season

The Independent  

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Attacks on referees could kill soccer, top FIFA official Pierluigi Collina says
1 year, 3 months ago

Attacks on referees could kill soccer, top FIFA official Pierluigi Collina says

The Independent  

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Pundits and managers must change the way we talk about referees to end football’s culture of disrespect
1 year, 3 months ago

Pundits and managers must change the way we talk about referees to end football’s culture of disrespect

The Independent  

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Turkish referee leaves hospital after attack by club president that halted all matches
1 year, 3 months ago

Turkish referee leaves hospital after attack by club president that halted all matches

The Independent  

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Mikel Arteta says Premier League managers ‘in it together’ in wake of FA charge over referee abuse
1 year, 4 months ago

Mikel Arteta says Premier League managers ‘in it together’ in wake of FA charge over referee abuse

The Independent  

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Arsenal’s Arteta says honest opinions, emotions needed despite FA charge
1 year, 4 months ago

Arsenal’s Arteta says honest opinions, emotions needed despite FA charge

The Hindu  

Honest opinions and authentic emotional reactions from coaches are good for the sport, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday after being charged by the English FA for his comments on refereeing. Arteta was charged last week for calling the video assistant referee’s decision not to overturn Anthony Gordon’s goal in Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United on November 4 …

Mikel Arteta: ‘I’m completely with referees’
1 year, 4 months ago

Mikel Arteta: ‘I’m completely with referees’

The Independent  

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Ange Postecoglou appears to aim barb at Arsenal and Mikel Arteta over VAR controversy
1 year, 4 months ago

Ange Postecoglou appears to aim barb at Arsenal and Mikel Arteta over VAR controversy

The Independent  

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Mikel Arteta is 'a Mercedes version of Neil Warnock' and is the 'WORST' in the Premier League for his touchline behaviour, claims CEO of Ref Support UK... as he labels Arsenal's statement backing him
1 year, 4 months ago

Mikel Arteta is 'a Mercedes version of Neil Warnock' and is the 'WORST' in the Premier League for his touchline behaviour, claims CEO of Ref Support UK... as he labels Arsenal's statement backing him

Daily Mail  

Mikel Arteta is a 'Mercedes version of Neil Warnock' and Arsenal are better served making statements about the behaviour of their manager and players, rather than 'embarrassing' comments about referees, claims the CEO of Ref Support UK. Gary Neville questioned Arteta's comments and Arsenal's decision to release a statement against refereeing decisions during this weekend's 1-0 defeat away to Newcastle …

Gary Neville accuses Arsenal of 'undermining the whole refereeing community' after the club backed Mikel Arteta for blasting standards following Newcastle VAR controversy... as Jamie Carragher says re
1 year, 4 months ago

Gary Neville accuses Arsenal of 'undermining the whole refereeing community' after the club backed Mikel Arteta for blasting standards following Newcastle VAR controversy... as Jamie Carragher says re

Daily Mail  

Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville have both vehemently criticised Arsenal's decision to back Mikel Arteta after he slammed the standards of refereeing in England following his side's 1-0 defeat to Newcastle on Saturday. Mikel Arteta slammed the standards of refereeing in England following his side's 1-0 defeat to Newcastle on Saturday Anthony Gordon's winner proved to be controversial, with a …

Arsenal issue statement on ‘unacceptable refereeing and VAR errors’ after Mikel Arteta outburst
1 year, 4 months ago

Arsenal issue statement on ‘unacceptable refereeing and VAR errors’ after Mikel Arteta outburst

The Independent  

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VAR officials involved in Liverpool error not selected for weekend games
1 year, 5 months ago

VAR officials involved in Liverpool error not selected for weekend games

The Hindu  

The Video Assistant Referee officials involved when Liverpool was wrongly denied a goal in Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League defeat at Tottenham Hotspur have not been included for this weekend in the list of officials released on Tuesday. The referees’ body, Professional Game Match Officials Limited, admitted it was the wrong decision to disallow Luis Diaz’s effort, blaming human error, and …

Referees’ group condemns ‘abhorrent’ Taylor abuse in Budapest
1 year, 9 months ago

Referees’ group condemns ‘abhorrent’ Taylor abuse in Budapest

The Hindu  

Refereeing body Professional Game Match Officials Limited has condemned the “unjustified and abhorrent” abuse hurled at Anthony Taylor after the official was harassed by angry fans at Budapest Airport following his controversial display in the Europa League final. Responding to the incident at the airport, PGMOL said in a statement: “PGMOL is aware of videos circulating on social media showing …

Anthony Taylor: English referee harassed by Roma fans at airport after Europa League final
1 year, 9 months ago

Anthony Taylor: English referee harassed by Roma fans at airport after Europa League final

The Independent  

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Lets hear the refs! Football's lawmakers have been urged to broadcast on-field conversations
1 year, 10 months ago

Lets hear the refs! Football's lawmakers have been urged to broadcast on-field conversations

Daily Mail  

Football's lawmakers have been urged to broadcast referee conversations during games to stop incidents like Jurgen Klopp screaming at the fourth official. Martin Cassidy, CEO of referee charity Ref Support UK, believes allowing fans to hear what is said on the field would 'change football overnight' and end abuse of officials. Football's lawmakers have been urged to broadcast referee conversations …

Ex-referee demands Aleksandar Mitrovic gets ‘10-game ban’ for pushing official Chris Kavanagh
2 years ago

Ex-referee demands Aleksandar Mitrovic gets ‘10-game ban’ for pushing official Chris Kavanagh

The Independent  

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Mikel Arteta accuses VAR official Lee Mason of ‘not understanding’ his job
2 years, 1 month ago

Mikel Arteta accuses VAR official Lee Mason of ‘not understanding’ his job

The Independent  

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Ex-referee Keith Hackett calls for Lee Mason to be sacked after Arsenal VAR error
2 years, 1 month ago

Ex-referee Keith Hackett calls for Lee Mason to be sacked after Arsenal VAR error

The Independent  

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Keith Hackett calls for Lee Mason to be sacked following Arsenal error
2 years, 1 month ago

Keith Hackett calls for Lee Mason to be sacked following Arsenal error

The Independent  

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Arsenal: Mikel Arteta will get to vent his fury over refereeing in meeting with PGMOL
2 years, 2 months ago

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta will get to vent his fury over refereeing in meeting with PGMOL

Daily Mail  

Mikel Arteta will get to vent his fury over the refereeing of Arsenal's games in a face-to-face meeting with the PGMOL's new boss Howard Webb. Mikel Arteta will get to vent his fury in meeting with new PGMOL boss Howard Webb The two unawarded spot-kicks which angered Arsenal have now been reverted to the Key Match Incident panel, who analyse …

FA investigating ‘incident’ between Arsenal and Liverpool players during Premier League match
2 years, 5 months ago

FA investigating ‘incident’ between Arsenal and Liverpool players during Premier League match

The Independent  

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Arsenal: Mikel Arteta is a 'DISGRACE' for whipping up crowd during VAR check, fumes Paul Scholes
2 years, 11 months ago

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta is a 'DISGRACE' for whipping up crowd during VAR check, fumes Paul Scholes

Daily Mail  

Paul Scholes ripped into Mikel Arteta by labelling the Arsenal manager a 'disgrace' for his touchline antics against Manchester United. Referee Craig Pawson went over to the VAR monitor at the Emirates Stadium to check a possible penalty on Bukayo Saka after he was clumsily bundled over by United's Alex Telles. Mikel Arteta has been called a 'disgrace' by Paul …

Mikel Arteta confirms allegation of racial abuse in Arsenal’s victory at Leeds
3 years, 3 months ago

Mikel Arteta confirms allegation of racial abuse in Arsenal’s victory at Leeds

The Independent  

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Mikel Arteta defends Arsenal players after Claudio Ranieri accusation
3 years, 4 months ago

Mikel Arteta defends Arsenal players after Claudio Ranieri accusation

The Independent  

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Nicolas Pepe: Ian Wright labels Arsenal winger’s behaviour as ‘poor’ after red card in Leeds draw
4 years, 4 months ago

Nicolas Pepe: Ian Wright labels Arsenal winger’s behaviour as ‘poor’ after red card in Leeds draw

The Independent  

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Premier League clubs to meet referees' chief Mike Riley for VAR discussions
5 years, 4 months ago

Premier League clubs to meet referees' chief Mike Riley for VAR discussions

The Independent  

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Referee chiefs backing Michael Oliver and VAR after Tottenham's winner against Chelsea
6 years, 2 months ago

Referee chiefs backing Michael Oliver and VAR after Tottenham's winner against Chelsea

Daily Mail  

The referees' bosses at the PGMOL are satisfied Michael Oliver and his officials, including his video assistant Chris Kavanagh, reached the correct decision over Tottenham's controversial penalty against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final. Sarri paraded footage from Chelsea's own video analysts to support his claim that Kane was offside before he was fouled by goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. PGMOL has …

Gianluigi Buffon handed three-game ban by Uefa for comments about Michael Oliver after Real Madrid loss
6 years, 9 months ago

Gianluigi Buffon handed three-game ban by Uefa for comments about Michael Oliver after Real Madrid loss

The Independent  

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Referee violently attacked in north London amateur football match
6 years, 10 months ago

Referee violently attacked in north London amateur football match

The Independent  

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Gianluigi Buffon apologises to referee Michael Oliver for going ‘beyond the limits’ after Champions League red card
6 years, 10 months ago

Gianluigi Buffon apologises to referee Michael Oliver for going ‘beyond the limits’ after Champions League red card

The Independent  

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Michael Oliver to referee FA Cup final between Manchester United and Chelsea
6 years, 11 months ago

Michael Oliver to referee FA Cup final between Manchester United and Chelsea

The Independent  

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Real Madrid v Juventus: UEFA condemns Oliver abuse
6 years, 11 months ago

Real Madrid v Juventus: UEFA condemns Oliver abuse

The Hindu  

Abuse sent to Michael Oliver and his wife following the referee's controversial penalty decision in the Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Juventus has been strongly condemned by UEFA. Cristiano Ronaldo smashed home the penalty to send Madrid through while Buffon continued his protestations and slammed Oliver after the game, with the Italian attracting strong criticism as a result. …

Martin Atkinson and Mark Clattenburg unable to referee Leicester's fiery clash with West Ham due to Euro 2016 course
8 years, 11 months ago

Martin Atkinson and Mark Clattenburg unable to referee Leicester's fiery clash with West Ham due to Euro 2016 course

Daily Mail  

The Premier League has been forced to strike six top-flight referees off their match list for this week’s crucial fixtures. Mark Clattenburg, Martin Atkinson, Andre Marriner, Anthony Taylor, Michael Oliver and Craig Pawson will be in France attending a workshop ahead of Euro 2016, where they will be joined by six leading assistants. Referee Jon Moss has come under scrutiny …

Manuel Pellegrini vents anger at ref after Barcelona defeat
11 years, 1 month ago

Manuel Pellegrini vents anger at ref after Barcelona defeat

Daily Mail  

Pellegrini vents anger at multi-millionaire ref after Barca defeat. but Alves hits back at City boss Furious Manuel Pellegrini accused multi-millionaire Swedish referee Jonas Eriksson of cheating Manchester City out of their Champions League dream on Tuesday night. Pellegrini’s outburst came after Eriksson awarded Barcelona a disputed 54th-minute penalty and sent off City defender Martin Demichelis at the Etihad. VIDEO: …

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