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‘This was a robbery’: Raphinha lashes out at referees as Barcelona’s Champions League dream ends in red card chaos | Football News

‘This was a robbery’: Raphinha lashes out at referees as Barcelona’s Champions League dream ends in red card chaos | Football News

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3 min readApr 15, 2026 09:51 AM IST Barcelona’s Champions League dreams went up in smoke after the Catalan giants lost their second leg of the quarter-final by 2-1 against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night. Giving voice to the resentment in the iconic club’s dressing room, Barcelona forward Raphinha accused the referees of “robbing” them after both games between the two clubs saw a Barca player red carded. Raphinha’s ire was aimed at referee Clement Turpin, who officiated the second game, and Istvan Kovacs, who was in charge of the first clash. “As far as I’m concerned, it was ⁠a ​robbery, not just this match but the other one (the first leg) as well,” Raphinha, who missed both games due to injury, told reporters. “I think the refereeing is going really badly; the decisions he (Turpin) makes are unbelievable … ​I ​really want to understand why they’re so afraid ⁠that Barcelona will come and win.” According to a report on Reuters, Raphinha was seen making repeated ‘grabbing motion with his hands’ after the game had …

Chelsea to approach PGMOL over referee’s bizarre interruption of team huddle | Football News

Chelsea to approach PGMOL over referee’s bizarre interruption of team huddle | Football News

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3 min readUpdated: Mar 15, 2026 02:18 PM IST Chelsea’s team huddles around the ball just seconds before kickoff was already an unusual sight in the Premier League since Liam Rosenior took over as head coach. On Saturday, it became an even more bizarre sight when standing right in the middle of the huddle was referee Paul Tierney. While that made for a rather comic sight, Rosenior himself wasn’t too impressed and said after the match, which Chelsea lost to Newcastle United 1-0 at home, that he will take the matter up with the Professional Game Match Official Limited (PGMOL). Before the Premier League match against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge, referee Tierney took hold of the ball next to the center circle – only to soon find himself surrounded by the Chelsea team. Starman Cole Palmer was even seen placing his arms around the shoulders of Tierney, who looked slightly bemused as a team talk took place with him in the middle of it. Chelsea’s pregame team huddle today had a special guest—the referee. 😂 …

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Officials & Referees

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Officials & Referees

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The World Cup 2026 officials play a crucial role behind the scenes, ensuring the tournament runs smoothly and fairly at every level. With responsibility spanning match officiating, regulations, technology, and operations, they uphold the highest standards of integrity, consistency, and professionalism, allowing players and fans to focus solely on the excitement of the World Cup. A total of 24 officials will serve as on-field empires, while six officials will serve as the match referees during the group stages of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. However, the officials for Super Eight and Knock out stages will be confirmed later. On the opening match of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures played between Pakistan and Netherlands will be officiated by Menon and Sam Nogajski. Working in close coordination with the T20 World Cup 2026 commentators, the officials ensure that every moment of the tournament is delivered with clarity, accuracy, and complete transparency to fans worldwide. T20 World Cup 2026 Officials Kumar Dharmasena and Wayne Knights will be the on-field umpires for the opening match between …

Referees To Explain VAR Decisions To Fans In Italian Cup

Referees To Explain VAR Decisions To Fans In Italian Cup

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Referees will explain VAR decisions to fans in the stands and at home in Coppa Italia.© AFP Referees will explain VAR decisions to fans in the stands and at home during the Italian Cup semi-finals and final, Serie A announced on Monday. Serie A said that the two-legged last four clashes, which include a Milan derby, and the final in May will feature tests of audio technology with which referees will be able to communicate decisions. The officials will only use this technology to explain decisions made following on-field reviews, when referees, prompted by the VAR control room, check their on-field decision on a pitch-side screen. Serie A fixtures will also from this weekend feature “VARDict”, which “informs fans via the big screens at stadiums of a decision being revised by VAR or long VAR check”. (This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) Topics mentioned in this article Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All …

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho given 4-match ban, fined for comments on Turkish referees | Football News

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho given 4-match ban, fined for comments on Turkish referees | Football News

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The Turkish football federation on Friday issued a four-match ban and a fine of 1.6 million Turkish lira ($44,000) on Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho after his recent comments on referees after a match against Galatarsaray. In his post-match interview on Monday, Mourinho welcomed the decision to bring in a foreign referee for the game and also praised Slavko Vincic of Slovenia for a “top performance.” Mourinho said he’d gone to see the referee and thank him following the game. When he saw the fourth official — a Turkish referee — Mourinho said he told him: “If you are the referee … would be a disaster.” Asked about a challenge early in the match, he said a Turkish referee would have reacted with a yellow card “after the big dive and their bench jumping around like monkeys.” Story continues below this ad The Turkish federation said the ban and fine were instituted due to “derogatory and offensive statements towards the Turkish referee” and accusations of chaos and disorder in Turkish football. It said Mourinho’s remarks violated …

Sports ministry introduces new course to help elite athletes become coaches | Sport-others News

Sports ministry introduces new course to help elite athletes become coaches | Sport-others News

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The Sports Ministry has introduced a ‘Special Capacity Building Course’ aimed at helping elite athletes to become coaches, referees, and technical officials. The decision was taken keeping in mind the lack of coaches in the country at the elite level. Talking about the ‘Special Capacity Building Course’, sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya said, “I see a lack of elite Indian coaches. This course will enable the former Indian sportspersons who are doing clerical jobs and other office jobs at the PSUs and ministries. We can bring all these sports persons as not only coaches but also as referees and technical officials. All of these guys will be trained by experts from the NIS, Patiala.” Story continues below this ad Former All England champion and renowned badminton coach Pullela Gopichand, in a recent interview to The Indian Express, had highlighted the lack of respect at the workplace for former athletes who have sports quota jobs and said helping them upskill was the need of the hour. “Education and sport have to go together, and skilling and exit …

Nationwide workshops launched to empower Women Football Referees

Nationwide workshops launched to empower Women Football Referees

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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) in collaboration with Reliance Foundation Youth Sports (RFYS) has taken a significant step toward strengthening women’s football in India by launching the Women’s Football Referees Workshop. The nationwide initiative, starting today in Srinagar, aims to upskill and empower over 170 women match officials across the country, fostering an inclusive refereeing ecosystem. The workshop series will commence in Srinagar (February 21-22) before moving to Kolkata (March 1-2), Shillong (March 8-9), Chennai (March 15-16), and Mumbai (March 19-20). Each session will bring together women referees from neighboring regions, ensuring a wide-reaching impact. Senior Indian women’s football team player Ngangom Bala Devi lauded the initiative, stating: “Refereeing is a very challenging job, and I have great respect for all the match officials who ensure fair play in Indian football. This workshop, organized by Reliance Foundation in association with AIFF, will empower women referees to officiate more regularly at national and international levels. It’s encouraging to see such initiatives being conducted for the continuous growth of Indian football.” Expert AIFF instructors, including Uvena …

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Officials & Referees

Champions Trophy 2025 Umpires, Match Referees – Complete List

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the complete list of Champions Trophy 2025 Umpires which includes six members from the previous edition. A total of 12 officials will be officiating in the tournament, which is set to begin on February 19. Follow for more… Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Punjab FC writes to AIFF seeking review of referee’s decisions

Punjab FC writes to AIFF seeking review of referee’s decisions

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Punjab FC wrote a strong letter to the Chief Refereeing Officer of AIFF, Trevor Kettle to review the referees’ key decisions that impacted the match against NorthEast United and will also impact the club’s next match against Mumbai City in New Delhi. The off-side circumstances leading to the goal for NorthEast, and the decisions that led to the sending off of Head Coach Panagiotis Dilmperis are the main topics that Punjab FC has asked the AIFF to review. The yellow card given to Nikhil Prabhu, which led to his suspension for the next match, and the first yellow card given to Khaimingthang Lhungdim because of dissent was also mentioned in the letter. “Punjab FC remains committed to fair play but is deeply concerned about recurring instances of questionable decisions during matches, which undermine the significant investments made by clubs.” Punjab FC mentioned in their statement. “The implementation of VAR is essential to ensure transparency and consistency in officiating, as similar concerns have been raised by multiple clubs,” the statement added. “Punjab FC have written a …

Kerala Blasters fall to Hyderabad, referees steal the show- Talking points

Kerala Blasters fall to Hyderabad, referees steal the show- Talking points

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Kochi: Hyderabad FC stunned Kerala Blasters with a dramatic 2-1 comeback at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi, handing the hosts their third consecutive defeat in the ISL 2024-25 campaign. While Kerala Blasters started brightly, taking an early lead through Jesus Jimenez, it was Andrei Alba’s brilliance that turned the game around with a brace. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, featuring standout performances by young talents, contentious refereeing decisions, and tactical shifts. Despite dominating possession, Kerala Blasters struggled to convert their chances, leaving their home fans frustrated. Meanwhile, Hyderabad FC’s resilience and counter-attacking prowess sealed the win, taking them to their second victory of the season. From record-breaking moments to refereeing controversies, here are the five key takeaways from a thrilling night in Kochi. #5 Korou Singh – A Record-Breaking Youngster Kerala Blasters’ 17-year-old winger Korou Singh grabbed the spotlight with a record-breaking performance. At 17 years and 340 days, he became the youngest player to record an assist in ISL history and the youngest ever to start a game for the Kerala …