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Alisson Fined £8,000 After Kicking Substitution Board Following Anfield Draw

The FA closed its case with a standard fine that carries no suspension, leaving Alisson available for selection.

Gabriel Avoids Red After Boot Strikes Emi Martínez in Arsenal–Chelsea Scramble

Van Bommel Challenge Hospitalises Ajax Teen, Referee Sticks With Yellow

Premier League Adopts Nine‑Point Rule Overhaul to Curb Time‑Wasting and Narrowly Expand VAR

Scottish FA Charges St Mirren Boss Craig McLeish Over Referee Remark

Zidane’s 2006 World Cup Headbutt Revisited on 20th Anniversary

Argentina Rally From 0–2 to Beat Egypt 3–2 and Reach World Cup Quarterfinals

FIFA Appoints Clément Turpin To Referee England’s World Cup Opener

Hornchurch Win National League South Play-Off Final in Extra Time

Unpunished Angulo Forearm on Fernandes Raises New VAR Consistency Questions

Bayern Out of Champions League as Kompany Condemns Referee Over Key Calls

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

DFB Hands One-Match Ban and €3,000 Fine to Arminia Coach Mitch Kniat

Rayo’s Isi Palazón Hit With Seven-Match LaLiga Ban Over Referee Insult

Milan Prosecutors Open Formal Probe Into Referee Chief Gianluca Rocchi for Suspected Sports Fraud

Martinelli Expected To Avoid FA Ban After Shoving Referee In FA Cup Loss

Neymar Draws Backlash for Sexist Referee Comment After Santos Win

Atlético Publishes Its Own Review After Referees’ Video Skips Key Derby Incident

Newcastle Face Trippier Call After Reported Howe Push and Post-Barcelona Criticism

Referee Chiefs Back Non‑Penalty In Milan Derby As Open VAR Audio Confirms Quick Check