Man City 3-3 Tottenham: Erling Haaland criticises referee on social media
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has criticised referee Simon Hooper on social media over a controversial decision late in Sunday’s dramatic 3-3 draw with Tottenham. The Norway forward was incensed with Hooper after being denied the opportunity to play an advantage in the closing moments of a thrilling Premier League match at Etihad Stadium. Haaland […]
MOTD2 analysis: How did Manchester City’s ‘huge’ referee error happen?
Match of the Day 2’s Mark Chapman, Jermaine Jenas and Leon Osman discuss the “monster mistake” made by referee Simon Hooper during Manchester City’s 3-3 draw against Tottenham Hotspur. READ MORE: Man City ‘struggling’ as Guardiola recalls Cruyff lesson Watch Match of the Day 2 on BBC iPlayer. Available to UK users only. Source link
Manchester City 3-3 Tottenham: Pep Guardiola surprised by referee decision
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he was “surprised” by the referee’s decision to blow for a foul on Erling Haaland at the end of their 3-3 draw against Tottenham Hotspur. MATCH REPORT: Manchester City 3-3 Tottenham Hotspur Available to UK users only. Source link
Matt Hobbs: Wolves sporting director given one-match ban for swearing at referee
Matt Hobbs has been at Wolves since 2015 and became sporting director in November 2022 Wolverhampton Wanderers sporting director Matt Hobbs has been given a one-match ban and fined £4,000 by the Football Association for swearing at referee Anthony Taylor. Taylor also wrote in his report that Hobbs “sarcastically” said “we look forward to your […]
Nigel Owens: Ex-rugby referee warns footballers of sin-bin ‘cultural shock’
Referee John Brooks is surrounded by players during the south Wales derby between Swansea City and Cardiff City in December 2020 Former international rugby referee Nigel Owens has warned professional footballers face “a huge cultural change and shock” if sin-bin proposals succeed. Owens has backed the trial plans to introduce sin-bins in professional football for […]
Cristiano Ronaldo: Al-Nassr striker asks referee to overturn penalty he won
Al Nassr lead Group E in the AFC Champions League Cristiano Ronaldo is known for his goalscoring exploits but on Monday night the Al-Nassr forward convinced the referee not to award him a penalty. The 38-year-old went down in the second minute after a challenge in his side’s Asian Champions League clash with Iranian side […]
UFC 295: Jiri Prochazka beaten by Alex Pereira and concedes referee right to stop fight
Jiri Prochazka was unbeaten in 13 fights before losing against Alex Pereira Jiri Prochazka conceded the referee was right to stop him from continuing as Alex Pereira won the vacant light-heavyweight title at UFC 295. The TNT Sports commentary team queried whether the fight, at New York’s Madison Square Garden, could have been allowed to […]
Wayne Barnes: Rugby World Cup final referee describes impact of social media abuse
Former rugby union referee Wayne Barnes, who oversaw the World Cup final in October, speaks to BBC sports editor Dan Roan about the impact of social media abuse towards him and his family. Barnes took charge of a record 111 Tests, including officiating at five World Cups, before retiring earlier this month. Source link
Wayne Barnes: Rugby World Cup final referee on social media abuse he and family faced
Retiring rugby World Cup referee Wayne Barnes speaks to BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan on social media abuse Former rugby union referee Wayne Barnes says people “don’t see the human side of refereeing” after describing the online abuse he and his family faced following the World Cup final. His wife, Polly, previously said Barnes received […]
Down Final referee controversy: GAA to review saga after Mourne County request
Kilcoo’s attempt to overturn Paul Faloon’s appointment for the Down Final failed but the referee then opted not to take charge of the decider The GAA is to conduct a review into the refereeing controversy that overshadowed Sunday’s Down Senior Football Final following a request by the Mourne County. A Down statement on Thursday said […]