Ghana coach Otto Addo criticized the American referee who awarded the penalty that resulted in Cristiano Ronaldo’s record goal at the World Cup on Thursday, calling it “a special gift.” Ronaldo won and converted the second-half penalty, making him the first male player to score in five World Cups. Portugal went on to beat Ghana … Read more
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher explains why Manchester City were awarded a penalty and Nottingham Forest weren’t, despite both incidents being nearly identical. Source link
Dermot Gallagher dissects the big refereeing flashpoints from the weekend’s Premier League action. Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle INCIDENT: Callum Wilson’s opener against Tottenham was allowed after the striker collided with Hugo Lloris moments before he scored. VAR checked the incident and agreed with the referee. VERDICT: Right decision. Image: Callum Wilson beats Hugo Lloris from distance … Read more
Dermot Gallagher dissects the refereeing flashpoints from the first weekend of VAR in the Scottish Premiership, including all the drama from Celtic’s 4-3 win at Hearts. Hearts 3-4 Celtic INCIDENT: Anthony Ralston’s goal was disallowed for a foul in the build-up. VERDICT: Right decision Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Former … Read more
FILE PHOTO: Toronto Raptors’ head coach Dwane Casey complains to referee Tony Brown during a break in play against the Utah Jazz during the overtime of their NBA basketball game in Toronto November 12, 2012. REUTERS/Mark Blinch Longtime NBA referee Tony Brown died Thursday at the age of 55 after battling cancer, the league announced. … Read more
Dermot Gallagher dissects the big flashpoints from the weekend’s Premier League action, including whether Phil Foden’s goal at Anfield was correctly ruled in Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Manchester City. Liverpool 1-0 Man City INCIDENT: Phil Foden’s goal at Anfield was ruled out for a shirt pull on Fabinho by Erling Haaland in the build-up following … Read more
With an incident-packed Super Sunday clash between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium – plus handball and offside uncertainty across the weekend – Sky Sports’ referee expert Dermot Gallagher gives his verdict on the contentious calls. Arsenal 3-2 Liverpool INCIDENT: Granit Xhaka crosses the ball into the Liverpool box and Gabriel Jesus competes for … Read more
With the Falcons trying to make an improbable comeback at Tampa on Sunday, a key penalty undid Atlanta’s rally. Bucs hold off Falcons Tom Brady threw for 351 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers’ victory over the Falcons. With Atlanta trying to mount a 21-point, fourth-quarter rally on the road against the Buccaneers, defensive … Read more
In a special Tuesday edition of Ref Watch, former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher explains the best and the worst of the big decisions in England and Scotland. Wolves 0-3 Man City Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher feels Wolves defender Nathan Collins deserved to … Read more
