Officials have been told to be ‘vigilant and robust’ after complaints by clubs over perceived increase in simulation and holding in the box
Officials have been told to be ‘vigilant and robust’ after complaints by clubs over perceived increase in simulation and holding in the box
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Howard Webb has warned fans they can expect to see more penalties this season after he instructed referees to crack down on…
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Several talking points from last season have quickly been addressed.
The Premier League is set to soften rules on hair pulling and grappling after VAR controversies in the 2025–26 season. Find out…
With holding and wrestling in the box rife, referees have a nearly impossible job to decide who is truly to blame – it is rarely…
Refereeing mistakes on the field and through the video assistant referee have risen across most categories in this season's…
