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Referee Espinoza Escalates Feud With Caruso Lombardi, Warns of Consequences

The referee says media attacks incite violence, signaling possible legal action.

VAR Under Fire as FIFA Trials Coach Challenge at U17 World Cup

Mosquera Condemns Refereeing After UTC Rally Leaves Alianza Universidad Near Relegation

Reports Say FMF Disciplinary Panel Fines Sergio Ramos Over Referee Criticism

Spain’s VAR Chief and His Predecessor Clash Publicly Over Meritocracy, AI and Credit for Reforms

Comisión de Árbitros Defends ‘Gato’ Ortiz, Keeps Him Assigned After América–Atlas Penalties

Jardine Demands Disciplinary Measures as Referees Ignore Pre-Match Standards in América Draw

French Refereeing Body Criticizes VAR Decision in Ligue 1 Derby

Alexandra Popp Criticizes Refereeing in Wolfsburg's Loss to Bayern Munich

José Mourinho Faces Racism Accusations After Comments in Turkish League Match

José Mourinho Faces Racial Abuse Allegations After Istanbul Derby

Controversy in DFB-Pokal Highlights Need for VAR

DFB Referee Chief Condemns Ittrich's Public Critique as an 'Affront'