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FIFA Drops Dutch VAR Rob Dieperink From 2026 World Cup Roster

The decision signals FIFA’s cautious stance after a police inquiry even without charges.

FA Upholds Dan Ballard Red Card as Sunderland Lose Appeal

FMF Clears América of Improper Lineup, Fines Club Over Botched Substitution

Refereeing Commission Pulls Assistant Karen Díaz From Matchweek 16 After América–Toluca Fracas

DRA Upholds 12-Week Ban on Dublin Manager Ger Brennan

COPRED Urges Action as FMF Opens Probe Into Alleged Sexist Abuse of Referee Katia Itzel García

Referees’ Committee Says VAR Erred in Overturning Gerard Martín Red Card

Referees’ Committee Says Gerard Martín Should Have Been Sent Off Against Atlético

Neymar Draws Backlash for Sexist Referee Comment After Santos Win

Greenwood Injured in Marseille–Lille Brawl, Handed Automatic Ligue 1 Suspension

UEFA Declines to Ban Pedro Neto, Keeping Him Eligible for PSG Return

UEFA Declines Additional Bans for Bayern’s Kimmich and Olise

Organizer Granted Bail in Kolkata Messi Event Case as IFA Sets Referee Hearing

Premier League Panel Flags 13 VAR Errors in Mid‑Season Review

AIA President Antonio Zappi Banned 13 Months by TFN; Appeal Announced

LaLiga Confirms Four Real Madrid Suspensions After Celta Loss

Copa Bolivia Brawl After Real Oruro–Blooming Match Leaves 17 Sent Off as Police Use Pepper Spray

Everton Win at Old Trafford After Gueye Sent Off for Slapping Teammate

Everton’s Idrissa Gueye Sent Off for Slapping Teammate in 13th Minute at Old Trafford

UEFA Hits Marseille With Fines and Suspended Stand Closure After Atalanta Match