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FA Upholds Dan Ballard Red Card as Sunderland Lose Appeal

The decision reinforces current guidance that hair-pulling counts as violent conduct.

Keown Branded ‘Biased’ After Defending Arsenal’s Late Penalty in 1-1 Draw With Leverkusen

Spanish Refereeing Bodies Admit VAR Error on Girona’s Late Winner vs Barcelona

Premier League Defends VAR Over Yellow for Gomez’s High Challenge on Wirtz as Critics Call for Red

Szczesny Under Scrutiny After Brugge Scare as García Nears Return

Forest–Man United Row Deepens as Ex-Officials Urge Tech Fix After Non-Reviewable Corner