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21 results for "referee"
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UEFA's Michele Platini against use of goal-line tech for Europe
ESPN.com news servicesUEFA president Michele Platini on Thursday spoke out against the use of goal-line technology for Champions League and Europa League matches, citing high costs and said the alternative five-man referee system for Champions League has been essentially ...
Story | Conversation | March 28, 2013 -
FIFA denies Costa Rica protest calling for U.S. replay
ESPN.com news servicesFIFA on Tuesday denied a bid from the Costa Rica soccer federation, which requested a World Cup qualifier against the United States be replayed after losing 1-0 in a snowstorm.
Story | Conversation | March 26, 2013 -
Turkish ref defends issuing Nani red card, report says
ESPN.com news servicesTurkish referee Cuneyt Cakir, who issued the controversial red card that sent Manchester United's Nani out of the club's 2-1 Champions League defeat to Real Madrid earlier this week, said he stands by his call, according to a report.
Story | Conversation | March 08, 2013 -
UEFA defends referee red card decision on Nani
ESPN.com news servicesUEFA defended referee Cuneyt Cakir in the face of heavy criticism after Cakir sent off Nani during Manchester United's Champions League loss to Real Madrid.
Story | Conversation | March 06, 2013 -
FA fines Alex Ferguson for officiating comments
ESPN.com news servicesThe English FA on Friday fined Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson $18,900 for implying a referee's assistant was motivated by bias.
Story | Conversation | February 08, 2013 -
FIFA panel to consider changing offside law
ESPN.com news servicesFIFA's rules-making panel will consider changing how the offside law is interpreted at its annual meeting next month.
Story | Conversation | February 04, 2013 -
Juventus' Antonio Conte gets 2-match ban for ref protests
ESPN.com news servicesJuventus head coach Antonio Conte received a two-match touchline ban Monday as a result of his angry outburst in the wake of Saturday's Serie A draw with Genoa.
Story | Conversation | January 28, 2013 -
Man U's Sir Alex Ferguson defends outburst, rips Alan Pardew
ESPN.com news servicesSir Alex Ferguson has defended his on-field outburst at referee Mike Dean and launched into an astonishing tirade at Newcastle boss Alan Pardew, describing him as a manager of a "wee club in the northeast."
Story | Conversation | December 28, 2012 -
Mancini skewers 'soft' City players after loss
ESPN.com news servicesRoberto Mancini assailed his Manchester City players for being too soft after seeing them slip seven points behind leader Manchester United with defeat at "lucky" Sunderland. City went down by the only goal for the third successive season at the S...
Story | Conversation | December 26, 2012 -
Chelsea falls into 2nd place after draw with Swansea
ESPN.com news servicesPablo Hernandez struck a late equalizer as Chelsea rounded off another controversial week by losing its place at the top of the Premier League.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2012 -
Sir Alex Ferguson 'convinced' of Mark Clattenburg's innocence
ESPN.com news servicesMark Clattenburg could not have directed a racial insult at a player, said Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson Friday.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2012 -
Chelsea missing John Terry after injuries to David Luiz, Juan Mat...
ESPN.com news servicesEngland's metropolitan police launched an investigation Tuesday into alleged comments made by referee Mark Clattenburg during Sunday's Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2012 -
London Metropolitan Police join FA in Clattenburg abuse probe
ESPN.com news servicesEngland's metropolitan police launched an investigation Tuesday into alleged comments made by referee Mark Clattenburg during Sunday's Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2012 -
Fear of sanctions may spook officials, ex-ref warns
ESPN.com news servicesOfficials may be too scared to do their job properly in the light of Chelsea's allegations against Mark Clattenburg, an ex-referee who was fined for swearing at a player, warned Monday.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2012 -
Refs' union backs ref Mark Clattenburg in racial abuse charges
ESPN.com news servicesThe Premier League referees' union pledged its "full support" Monday to Mark Clattenburg after Chelsea accused him of using "inappropriate language" toward Mikel John Obi and Juan Mata.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2012 -
Union to sit ref Mark Clattenburg while charges probed
ESPN.com news servicesThe Premier League referees' union will sit Mark Clattenburg after Chelsea accused him of using "inappropriate language" toward Mikel John Obi and Juan Mata.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2012