News for 'Match Referee'

Three of our players vomited in change room: Lanka coach

Three of our players vomited in change room: Lanka coach

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Seeking to validate their demand regarding suspension of play due to air pollution, Sri Lanka's interim coach Nic Pothas said their bowlers badly struggled to cope with the conditions and even threw up in the change room.

Asian Games: India win first-ever medal in women's sepaktakraw

Asian Games: India win first-ever medal in women's sepaktakraw

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

In sepaktakraw, both the semifinalists are awarded a bronze medal each.

PIX: Barca snatch 4-2 win at Betis; Carvajal rescues Real

PIX: Barca snatch 4-2 win at Betis; Carvajal rescues Real

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Juventus climb to top of Serie A with win over Lecce

Football: India lose to Syria; crash out of Asian Cup

Football: India lose to Syria; crash out of Asian Cup

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

India lost all their three matches and without scoring any goal in the Asian Cup.

Businessman charged in referee's sexual bribes case

Businessman charged in referee's sexual bribes case

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Businessman Eric Ding Si Yang has been charged with three counts of corruption relating to the sexual bribes case involving three Lebanese soccer match officials, Singapore's Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau said on Monday.

Sri Lanka's Nissanka warned for using obscene language

Sri Lanka's Nissanka warned for using obscene language

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

ICC match referee David Boon imposed the sanction after Sri Lanka were found to be one over short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

FA charge Ferguson after outburst at referee

FA charge Ferguson after outburst at referee

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was charged with improper conduct by the Football Association on Thursday for comments about referee Martin Atkinson after his side's 2-1 defeat at Chelsea this week.

PICS: Liverpool back on track with win over Spurs

PICS: Liverpool back on track with win over Spurs

Rediff.com5 May 2024

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Captains decided against 'Mankading': IPL Chairman

Captains decided against 'Mankading': IPL Chairman

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

In past meeting, it was decided not to 'Mankaded' batsmen as courtesy: IPL Chairman

West Indies captain Bravo suspended for Sri Lanka match

West Indies captain Bravo suspended for Sri Lanka match

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo has been suspended for one match after his side was fined for a second minor over-rate offence within 12 months during their tri-series ODI against India at Port of Spain, Trinidad.

ICC launches probe into 'poor' Galle wicket

ICC launches probe into 'poor' Galle wicket

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced an inquiry into the dusty, sub-standard pitch prepared in Galle for last week's first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia.

Asian Games: Double joy for unstoppable Nikhat Zareen

Asian Games: Double joy for unstoppable Nikhat Zareen

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Nikhat Zareen secured a Paris Olympics berth and assured herself of a medal as she cantered to the 50kg semi-finals of the Asian Games.

Serie A: Leaders Inter held at Genoa; Red cards for Napoli-Monza coaches

Serie A: Leaders Inter held at Genoa; Red cards for Napoli-Monza coaches

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Wasteful Napoli held to goalless draw by visiting Monza

Bagan moves AIFF against referee

Bagan moves AIFF against referee

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

The club says the referee denied them two penalties during last Sunday's crucial National Football League match against East Bengal.

Poland's Marciniak to officiate World Cup final

Poland's Marciniak to officiate World Cup final

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Qatari Abdulrahman Al Jassim was appointed to referee the third-place match between Croatia and Morocco at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Brazil's hottest female referee is internet sensation

PHOTOS: Brazil's hottest female referee is internet sensation

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Fernanda Colombo Uliana, a 25-year-old assistant referee, is fast becoming an internet sensation. It is not just because of her model-like looks, but also her flag-waving work.

Euro: Platini tells players to let referees handle racism

Euro: Platini tells players to let referees handle racism

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

UEFA president Michel Platini has warned players they would be booked if they walked off the pitch for being racially abused at Euro 2012 and they should instead talk to the referee who can decide whether to stop the game.

Assistant referee dies after being beaten up in Ghana

Assistant referee dies after being beaten up in Ghana

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

An assistant referee has died after being beaten up by spectators during a second division match in Ghana, the Ghana Football Association said in a statement on Tuesday.

Referees ruining the World Cup?

Referees ruining the World Cup?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

Give us your take on Monday's games in the World Cup!

England fined for slow over-rate in fourth T20I

England fined for slow over-rate in fourth T20I

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

ICC elite panel match referee Javagal Srinath imposed the sanction after Eoin Morgan's side was ruled to be one over short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration at the Narendra Modi stadium.

Life ban for Brazilian referee

Life ban for Brazilian referee

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

Ferguson charged over referee fitness remarks

Ferguson charged over referee fitness remarks

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was charged with improper conduct by the Football Association on Monday for the comments he made about referee Alan Wiley after United's 2-2 draw with Sunderland this month. In a post-match interview Ferguson accused Wiley of not being fit enough although he did apologise for causing Wiley "any personal embarrassment" a week later in a statement issued by the club.

'Chelsea a tough team to referee with Mourinho in charge'

'Chelsea a tough team to referee with Mourinho in charge'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

But the under fire Blues manager gets former player Frank Lampard's backing

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Sran fined for inappropriate behaviour

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Sran fined for inappropriate behaviour

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Sunrisers Hyderabad left-arm pacer Barinder Sran has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee for inappropriate behaviour during their Indian Premier League match against Mumbai Indians, in Hyderabad, on Monday night.

Sports shorts: First female referee to officiate at FIFA U-17 World Cup

Sports shorts: First female referee to officiate at FIFA U-17 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Esther Staubli is set to become the first female referee to officiate a match at the ongoing FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2017.

Galle pitch not dangerous: SLC chief

Galle pitch not dangerous: SLC chief

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

The match referee may have declared the Galle Stadium pitch poor leading to an ICC inquiry, but Sri Lanka Cricket chief Upali Dharmadasa said the pitch was not dangerous by any means.

India fined for slow over-rate in 4th T20 vs NZ

India fined for slow over-rate in 4th T20 vs NZ

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

India have been fined 40% of their match fee for a slow over-rate during their fourth T20 win over New Zealand, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Saturday. Match referee Chris Broad imposed the sanctions after Virat Kohli's side were found two overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration during the game in Wellington on Friday.

Barcelona kick off season with bad-tempered draw against Getafe

Barcelona kick off season with bad-tempered draw against Getafe

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Barcelona endured a frustrating evening in their La Liga season opener with a 0-0 draw in a feisty affair at Getafe.

Gambhir's appeal rejected, M Vijay in squad

Gambhir's appeal rejected, M Vijay in squad

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

India Test opener Gautam Gambhir's appeal against his one-match ban has been rejected. The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday received the order of Justice Albie Sachs, the lead Appeals Commissioner, on Gambhir's appeal against the decision of ICC Match Referee Chris Broad imposing a one-Test ban against him. While rejecting the appeal, Sachs also upheld the penalty imposed by the Match Referee.

Why was India vs Iran kabaddi final temporarily suspended?

Why was India vs Iran kabaddi final temporarily suspended?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

In the end, India emerged victorious with a 33-29 win, securing the coveted gold medal.

Talking point: Blundering referee puts officiating under scanner

Talking point: Blundering referee puts officiating under scanner

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura wrongly awarded a soft penalty to Brazil, which brought the hosts back into the match.

FIFA WC: Germany-Costa Rica gets all-female officials

FIFA WC: Germany-Costa Rica gets all-female officials

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

The 38-year-old Frenchwoman will be joined by Brazilian Neuza and Mexican Diaz as assistants.

UEFA plans to have extra referees

UEFA plans to have extra referees

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

Plans to introduce two additional assistant referees to monitor penalty areas will be put before soccer's rule-making body early next year, the European governing body UEFA said on Thursday. UEFA has experimented with the innovation at Under-19 matches in Slovenia, Hungary and Cyprus.

Mourinho, Moyes charged with misconduct by FA

Mourinho, Moyes charged with misconduct by FA

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Jose Mourinho has been charged with misconduct in the wake of his comments about referee Anthony Taylor before Manchester United's goalless draw with Liverpool last week, the Football Association said on Thursday.

India fined for slow over-rate in third T20I vs Australia

India fined for slow over-rate in third T20I vs Australia

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The Indian team has been fined 20 per cent of its match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the third T20 International against Australia in Sydney on Tuesday.

Basaksehir, PSG players walk off after alleged racism

Basaksehir, PSG players walk off after alleged racism

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Istanbul Basaksehir's players, closely followed by their opponents Paris St Germain, walked off the pitch during a Champions League soccer game on Tuesday after the Turkish club accused a match official of racism.

Stimac red card: 'It might have been a bit harsh'

Stimac red card: 'It might have been a bit harsh'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

India's brilliant 4-0 rout of Pakistan in the SAFF Championship had a slight jarring note to it as head coach Igor Stimac had to vacate the dugout.

No Indian umpire in ICC Elite Panel

No Indian umpire in ICC Elite Panel

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The International Cricket Council's Elite Panel of Umpires will not have an Indian representation after Sundaram Ravi got the axe.

Ronaldo fined and handed FIVE-MATCH ban!

Ronaldo fined and handed FIVE-MATCH ban!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Upset by referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea's decision to dismiss him, Ronaldo shoved the official, which landed him in further hot water.