Laws of football
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?
Paul MacInnes
29, Nov, 2023 @6:08 PM
Sin-bins to be trialled at higher levels of football after grassroots success
The use of sin-bins is to be expanded in football, part of a series of measures designed to help protect referees from abuse
Paul MacInnes
28, Nov, 2023 @3:52 PM
Howard Webb urges VAR officials to intervene more often on soft penalties
VAR officials have been asked to encourage referees to review decisions involving minimal contact even if an error is not ‘clear and obvious’
Paul MacInnes
22, Nov, 2023 @6:01 PM
Webb dismisses Arteta’s complaints over Newcastle’s winner against Arsenal
The referee chief stood by the VAR decisions which led to Arsenal defeat but admitted VAR got the penalty decision wrong against Wolves
Andy Hunter
14, Nov, 2023 @9:35 PM
Copenhagen comeback floors 10-man Manchester United after Rashford red
Manchester United threw away a two-goal lead and ended up losing 4-3 at Copenhagen to go bottom of their Champions League group
Jamie Jackson at Parken Stadium
08, Nov, 2023 @10:17 PM
Howard Webb suggests rule change so VAR can reverse decisions after errors
Howard Webb has acknowledged ‘disappointment’ from the PGMOL at the errors that led to VAR denying Liverpool a legitimate goal at Tottenham
Paul MacInnes
10, Oct, 2023 @8:55 PM
‘That’s 365 a year’: Ange Postecoglou cautions against replays after mistakes
The Tottenham manager has said replaying game against Liverpool would set a dangerous precedent and believes VAR should be scrapped
Jacob Steinberg
06, Oct, 2023 @9:30 PM
‘I can’t do anything’: world of VAR removes power of rational thought
Audio from Stockley Park shows the officials’ confusion for Liverpool’s ‘goal’ and confirms the referee’s job has been made harder
John Brewin
04, Oct, 2023 @2:03 PM
Communicate, educate, invest and push back: the VAR blueprint for football | Paul MacInnes
New measures need to be brought in by the referees’ body to ensure major errors such as Luis Díaz’s disallowed goal at Spurs are not repeated
Paul MacInnes
02, Oct, 2023 @7:06 PM
‘I have to control it’: Pep Guardiola vows to behave on the touchline after ban
After Pep Guardiola watched Saturday’s 2-1 defeat by Wolves from the stands, the Manchester City manager has promised to improve his conduct
Ben Fisher
01, Oct, 2023 @9:30 PM
VAR’s failings threaten to plunge Premier League into mire of dark conspiracies | John Brewin
What happened at Tottenham on Saturday only further erodes trust in referees in this country, which could badly damage the game
John Brewin
01, Oct, 2023 @7:00 PM
Refereeing controversies will not go away but Jenas should know better | Paul MacInnes
The BBC pundit’s criticism of Rob Jones was a mistake – though the handball rule continues to confuse fans and managers alike
Paul MacInnes
25, Sep, 2023 @4:55 PM
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