News for 'REF'

Ref banned for disallowing goal

Ref banned for disallowing goal

Rediff.com1 Mar 2003

The linesman wrongly signalled off-side in the match between Schalke 04 and Borussia Dortmund.

Ref admits error in United penalty

Ref admits error in United penalty

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

Referee Howard Webb has admitted he was wrong to award a penalty to Manchester United in their Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Saturday.

FA hands Mourinho suspended ban, fine for ref comments

FA hands Mourinho suspended ban, fine for ref comments

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Mourinho admitted the misconduct charge following his comments after Chelsea's 3-1 home defeat by Southampton on October 3.

Thai team thrashes ref after thrashing

Thai team thrashes ref after thrashing

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

A Thai soccer referee was beaten up by an entire team after sending off three of their players during a match to decide promotion to country's second division, local media reported on Friday. Referee Prakong Sukguamala needed 50 stitches and also broke a finger after being attacked by the Kuiburi FC squad, furious at being shown three red cards during a 4-1 loss to Kasem Bundit on Thursday, the Thai-language Thai Rath newspaper said.

Why the British operations remain a drag on Tata Steel's performance

Why the British operations remain a drag on Tata Steel's performance

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Tata Steel has a very British problem. The performance of Europe dragged the steel major's October-December (Q3FY23) performance with the UK business accounting for a major part of the operating loss; on the bottom line, the overhang of the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) showed. And a nearly three-year discussion with the UK government on a support package for a green transition resulted in an offer that fell short of the ask.

Everyone knows refs favour Barca, Ronaldo alleges

Everyone knows refs favour Barca, Ronaldo alleges

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo repeated allegations that referees favour Barcelona after his side were eliminated from the Champions League by their bitter rivals in the semi-finals on Tuesday.

Ref error costs Arsenal EPL top spot

Ref error costs Arsenal EPL top spot

Rediff.com5 Mar 2011

Arsenal handed the Premier League initiative back to leaders Manchester United on Saturday with a limp performance in a goalless home draw against a Sunderland side who had lost their previous four games.

'Mourinho is a crybaby for ref rant'

'Mourinho is a crybaby for ref rant'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Jose Mourinho was branded a 'crybaby' by Valencia coach Unai Emery on Monday following his criticism of the match referee after Real Madrid's scrappy 1-0 home win over Sevilla on Sunday.

Lebanon football refs jailed in match-fixing row

Lebanon football refs jailed in match-fixing row

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

A Singapore court jailed two Lebanese assistant referees for three months on Monday and postponed passing sentence on a Lebanese referee after all three pleaded guilty to accepting sexual bribes to fix a soccer match.

German ref jailed for match-fixing

German ref jailed for match-fixing

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

UEFA refs' chief hints at strike

UEFA refs' chief hints at strike

Rediff.com15 Mar 2005

Europe's top referees' official hinted on Monday that referees could strike after the retirement of Anders Frisk because of death threats to him and his family.

Ref Collina clarifies comments on video officials

Ref Collina clarifies comments on video officials

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

Italy's former leading referee Pierluigi Collina has said he is not in favour of the use of video officials. Collina appeared to come out in favour of video evidence in an interview, but he later clarified his comments.

FA to probe ref Clattenburg following Chelsea complaint

FA to probe ref Clattenburg following Chelsea complaint

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

The English Football Association has launched an investigation after Chelsea accused referee Mark Clattenburg of using 'inappropriate language' towards two of their players in Sunday's defeat by Manchester United.

Muhammad Ali's rare paintings up for auction

Muhammad Ali's rare paintings up for auction

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

The works for sale come from the collection of Rodney Hilton Brown, who worked with Ali on his art.

Fergie gets special treatment from refs: Bruce

Fergie gets special treatment from refs: Bruce

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Former Manchester United captain Steve Bruce added spice to the speculations whether referees tend to give Alex Ferguson the benefit when it comes to adding injury time at Old Trafford.

New Zealand's Nyika bitten but not beaten on Games debut

New Zealand's Nyika bitten but not beaten on Games debut

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

New Zealand boxer David Nyika did not face many problems on his way to a 5-0 victory against Youness Baalla in his Olympic heavyweight debut on Tuesday other than an attempted bite from his Moroccan opponent.

Ref lets off Costa for kicking Skrtel during EPL match

Ref lets off Costa for kicking Skrtel during EPL match

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Chelsea striker Diego Costa has avoided disciplinary action after appearing to kick out at Liverpool's Martin Skrtel in Saturday's 3-1 defeat, according to English Football Association sources.

ICC expands elite panel of refs

ICC expands elite panel of refs

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

Former Pakistan player Wasim Raja's contract was not renewed.

Drogba faces UEFA ire after berating ref

Drogba faces UEFA ire after berating ref

Rediff.com7 May 2009

Chelsea, and particularly striker Didier Drogba, are likely to be in big trouble with UEFA after chaotic scenes marred the end of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at Stamford Bridge. Andres Iniesta's stoppage-time equaliser for a 1-1 draw sent Barcelona through on the away goals rule and sent Drogba round the bend.

Bizarre! When football ref pulled a GUN on the pitch!

Bizarre! When football ref pulled a GUN on the pitch!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

A lower-league match in Brazil turned bizarre when a referee pulled out a gun and pointed it towards players after tempers boiled over.

Women's World Cup: US forward Wambach slams ref, escapes punishment

Women's World Cup: US forward Wambach slams ref, escapes punishment

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

United States striker Abby Wambach has escaped with nothing more than a warning from FIFA after she said a referee at the women's World Cup had targeted two of her team mates on the verge of suspension.

Singapore jails another Lebanese ref for accepting sexual bribe

Singapore jails another Lebanese ref for accepting sexual bribe

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

A Singapore court jailed a Lebanese referee for six months on Tuesday for accepting sexual favours to fix a soccer game, a day after two fellow countrymen were jailed for the same offence amid an international investigation into soccer corruption.

Costa Rica book place at Qatar 2022 World Cup

Costa Rica book place at Qatar 2022 World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Costa Rica edged past 10-man New Zealand 1-0 in their intercontinental playoff

Prez ref can be challenged: Pak judge

Prez ref can be challenged: Pak judge

Rediff.com18 May 2007

The government wanted an early end to the case as Chaudhry's suspension ended up creating one of the biggest political crisis during Musahrraf's eight year of military rule.

Centre rejects plea for Pres Ref against NHRC chairperson

Centre rejects plea for Pres Ref against NHRC chairperson

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

The Centre has turned down an NGO's plea for a Presidential Reference for removal of National Human Rights Commission chairperson K G Balakrishnan over allegations of misconduct during his tenure as Chief Justice and judge of the Supreme Court.

Goalline technology cheaper solution than having additional refs

Goalline technology cheaper solution than having additional refs

Rediff.com31 Jul 2010

Introducing goalline technology at soccer stadiums would prove a cheaper, as reliable aid to referees than UEFA's method of two additional assistants, according to manufacturers.

Real's Ramos gets five-match ban for insulting ref

Real's Ramos gets five-match ban for insulting ref

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos was handed a five-match ban by the Spanish football federation (RFEF) on Thursday, after being sent off and insulting the referee in their King's Cup victory over Celta Vigo.

Match ref speaks to Aamer after Ponting incident

Match ref speaks to Aamer after Ponting incident

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Match referee Chris Broad spoke to Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Aamer about his future conduct after he brushed against Ricky Ponting following his dismissal of the Australia captain at Lord's on Tuesday.

Top clubs, ref in match-fixing probe

Top clubs, ref in match-fixing probe

Rediff.com12 May 2006

Officials from Juventus, Lazio and Fiorentina along with Italy's World Cup referee Massimo De Santis are being investigated.

Game Changer: Japanese ref riles Croatia with soft Brazil penalty

Game Changer: Japanese ref riles Croatia with soft Brazil penalty

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura endeared himself to Brazil fans with a contentious penalty award in the World Cup opener on Thursday, as Neymar put away the spot kick to give his side a 2-1 lead against Croatia late in the Group A opener.

Infamous 'Hand of God' ref reunites with Maradona after 29 years

Infamous 'Hand of God' ref reunites with Maradona after 29 years

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

The pair exchange gifts for the cameras when they met in Tunis on Monday with Bennaceur handing the former Argentina skipper a framed photo of himself, Maradona and Shilton, who captained England, before the match at the Azteca Stadium.

SA police arrest four more football refs

SA police arrest four more football refs

Rediff.com8 Jul 2004

So far 27 persons have been arrested in connection with match-fixing in the sport.

French League to probe alleged racial slur by ref

French League to probe alleged racial slur by ref

Rediff.com18 Dec 2011

The French League have opened an investigation into alleged racist remarks made by an assistant referee to AJ Auxerre midfielder Kamel Chafni at Stade Brest on Saturday.

Delhi ref for pre-Olympic football tie

Delhi ref for pre-Olympic football tie

Rediff.com9 May 2003

Rizwan-ul Haq will supervise the Kuwait-Palestine match, in Amman, Jordan, on June 7.

Refs for E Bengal's AFC Cup match received sexual bribes

Refs for E Bengal's AFC Cup match received sexual bribes

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Three Lebanese football officials have been charged with receiving sexual bribes to fix an AFC Cup match in Singapore, a government law-enforcement agency of the island city-state said on Thursday.

Babel risks FA wrath after mocking ref on Twitter

Babel risks FA wrath after mocking ref on Twitter

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Liverpool's Ryan Babel could face disciplinary action for posting on Twitter a mocked-up picture of referee Howard Webb in a Manchester United shirt after a 1-0 FA Cup loss on Sunday.

PIX: Chelsea held by Manchester United; City win

PIX: Chelsea held by Manchester United; City win

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Bentla 1st Indian woman ref for FIFA course

Bentla 1st Indian woman ref for FIFA course

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

Former International player and Olympian Referee Bentla D'Coth of Ernakulam has become the first Indian woman referee to be selected for the FIFA FUTRO III referee's instructor course to be held in Kathmandu, Nepal from August 1 to 6.