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Anthony Taylor Retires From Elite Refereeing After World Cup

Citing intense pressure and constant scrutiny, he said he will step away after a two‑decade career to transition to a public-facing next chapter.

Penalty Stands as Spain Beat France to Reach World Cup Final

Ismail Elfath Prominent on the 2026 World Cup as Texas Produces International Referees

Makkelie Uses VAR to Move Yellow From Ream to Almiron in U.S. 4–1 Win

UEFA Names Daniel Siebert Referee for PSG–Arsenal Champions League Final

Porto Seal 31st Primeira Liga Title After Benfica Blow Two-Goal Lead

Howson Becomes First Black FA Cup Final Official as Darren England Named Referee

Assistant Referee Turns Up 140 Miles Away for Sutton United Match

FA Charges Man United’s Harry Maguire Over Conduct After Bournemouth Red Card

Chelsea Coach Condemns Missed VAR on Hair-Pull After Arsenal Advances

Chelsea Alter Pre-Match Huddle After Referee Flashpoint as Rosenior Defends Ritual

Premier League Panel Confirms Leeds Penalty Error and Wrong Second Yellow for Ramsey, Logs 18 VAR Mistakes

Guardiola Issues Conditional Apology to Hallam, Keeps Up Pressure on Referees and Webb

AFA Names Nicolás Ramírez Referee for Racing–Estudiantes Clausura Final

Referee Removes Towel From Arsenal’s Calafiori During Newcastle Match

FIFA Proposal Would End In‑Play Penalty Rebounds After Saves

VAR Offside Call Nullifies Early Atlético Tucumán Header Versus River in Round 9

TUDN’s Andrés Vaca Says Referee Fernando ‘Curro’ Hernández Confronted Him at Monterrey Hotel

Football Opens Season Under Stricter Keeper and Penalty Rules

Tori Penso to Become First Woman Referee in Club World Cup Match Featuring Juventus