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Anthony Taylor has ended a 20-year elite refereeing career after 831 matches. Michael Oliver is the obvious senior…

Jul 25, 202614 min read

The Premier League’s traditional referee structure has been replaced ahead of 2026/27. We examine who has left, which…

Jul 20, 202615 min read

Who were the best referees at the 2026 World Cup? FIFA selected 52 referees, 88 assistant referees and…

Jul 20, 202614 min read

The quarterfinals showed exactly why VAR remains one of football’s most debated technologies. Some interventions corrected important mistakes,…

Jul 12, 20262 min read

The quarterfinals have now been completed, giving a much clearer picture of which referees have impressed most throughout…

Jul 12, 20261 min read

Spain reached the FIFA World Cup semifinals after a 2-1 victory over Belgium, and from a refereeing perspective,…

Jul 10, 20263 min read

Michael Oliver Appointed for Spain vs Belgium World Cup Quarterfinal FIFA has confirmed that Michael Oliver of England…

Jul 9, 20263 min read

The World Cup Round of 16 produced two very different refereeing performances. While Michael Oliver quietly managed Morocco’s…

Jul 4, 20264 min read

The FIFA World Cup reaches another crucial stage with two fascinating Round of 16 matches. Every decision now…

Jul 4, 20262 min read

FIFA has confirmed the 15 UEFA referees selected for the 2026 World Cup, and the list is loaded…

May 5, 202615 min read

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