New rules to protect soccer referees come into effect in March: Policy includes suspensions and lifetime bans
US Soccer have released new guidelines that protect referees from “any form of physical or non-physical abuse.” The 17-page ...
Collina names abuse of referees 'a cancer that could kill football'
FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has warned that the abuse match officials face at matches and online is "a cancer ...
Top FIFA official says it's harder than ever to be a football referee due to abuse
One of football's best-known referees has warned the behaviour of some managers and clubs has cast doubt over the integrity ...
Legendary referee warns social media is worsening abuse, highlights 'cancer that could kill football'
FIFA refereeing head Pierluigi Collina, widely regarded as one of the greatest football officials of all time, warns that the ...
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Pierluigi Collina calls for dramatic penalty kick overhaul - as the legendary referee reveals his proposed his changes at the IFAB
Pierluigi Collina has insisted penalty kicks should be overhauled in order to give goalkeepers more of a chance at saving them. The former FIFA listed referee became a cult figure in football ...
Review requests could provide VAR alternative for NIFL
Northern Ireland Football League competitions could be among those that would benefit from video support for match officials ...
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Top FIFA official says it's harder than ever to be a football referee due to abuse
FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has revealed it is more difficult than ever before to be a football match official due to abuse on the touchline and online - inflamed by conspiracy theories.
Goalkeeper time-wasting will lead to corners being awarded from 2025-26 in IFAB rule change
Law 12.2 currently says goalkeepers can only hold onto the ball for six seconds but it has not been properly applied for ...
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Legendary referee Pierluigi Collina calls for huge penalty kick rule change
Legendary referee Pierluigi Collina believes penalty takers should be banned from scoring a rebound with the Italian keen for football’s Lawmakers to make a change to how spot kicks work.