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FIFA Names 2026 World Cup Officiating Team With Zwayer as Germany’s Lone Referee

FIFA’s larger crew reflects the 48‑team, 104‑match format.

Hoeneß Says VAR Undermines Referees’ Confidence in Bundesliga

FFF Backs Referee Delajod’s Yellow for Vitinha’s Tackle in PSG–OM Clasico

Referee Stands By Early Red in Bayern’s 5-1 Win Over Hoffenheim as Kompany Apologizes

German VAR Debate Intensifies as Refereeing Chief Seeks Fewer, Faster Interventions

Fabio Capello Criticizes Referees, Then Tempers 'Mafia' Remark

Collina Backs VAR Corner Checks for 2026 World Cup

Premier League Offside Debate Deepens After Conflicting VAR Calls on Goalkeeper Obstruction

DFL Moves to Show Stoppage Time as DFB Sets Up Central Stadium-Ban Oversight

FFF Admits Error on OL–PSG Goal as Ligue 1 Clubs Press for Refereeing Summit

Bayern Penalty Fuels Fresh Row Over Handball Rule as VAR Role Is Questioned

Serie A Introduces Live VAR Explanations for 2025-26 Season

IFAB rules accidental double touches on penalty kicks must be retaken

Cucurella Reflects on Controversial Handball in Euro Quarterfinal

Bayer Leverkusen Appeals DFB Ruling on Match Replay

Referee's Dilemma: Declan Rice's Red Card Sparks Controversy