Referee body says it is ‘appalled’ by ‘threats and abuse’ aimed at official Michael Oliver after Arsenal red card
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.
Police investigating abuse of Premier League ref Michael Oliver after Wolves-Arsenal match
LONDON (AP) — English soccer’s match officials body says police are investigating “abhorrent attacks” aimed at Premier League referee Michael Oliver and his family following the match between Wolverhampton and Arsenal. Oliver was the referee for Saturday’s game at Molineux which Arsenal won 1-0 after both teams had a man sent off.
Jamie Redknapp defends Michael Oliver after Myles Lewis-Skelly's red card in Arsenal win
Jamie Redknapp has condemned the ‘unacceptable’ and ‘disgraceful’ abuse directed at referee Michael Oliver following Myles Lewis-Skelly’s controversial sending off in Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Wolves. One of the major talking points of the weekend’s Premier League action took place in the closing stages of the first half at Molineux after an Arsenal corner was headed away to safety.
Police investigating abuse aimed at referee Oliver
Police investigate "threats and abuse" towards referee Michael Oliver after Arsenal's game against Wolves on Saturday, says PGMOL.
Arsenal get fresh Michael Oliver referee verdict after second red card in Wolves game
The latest Arsenal news after Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes was sent off against the Gunners after Myles Lewis-Skelly also saw red.
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NFL knows it needs more rule changes after screwing over the Bills in AFC Championship
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Referees in Germany's Bundesliga to start in-stadium announcements for VAR calls
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Norwegian clubs vote to abolish video assistant referees
A majority of professional football clubs in Norway have voted in favour of abolishing the video assistant referee system.
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Norway Set to Lead Europe in VAR Abandonment
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'One of the worst decisions I've seen' - should Lewis-Skelly have seen red?
Referee Michael Oliver showed the 18-year-old a straight red card, a decision which was upheld by the video assistant referee ...
Bundesliga To Test In-stadium Refereeing Announcements
The German football league (DFL) said Monday it had launched a pilot project for referees to explain decisions to fans via loudspeakers in the stadium and on television during games.
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VAR 'protocol' confirmed as Arsenal receive new Myles Lewis-Skelly referee red card verdict
Dermot Gallagher has discussed whether the Video Assistant Referee could have helped Michael Oliver avoid controversy ...
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TFF to introduce VAR in the 2025/26 Premier League
THE Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) has announced plans to implement Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in the ...