Stephanie Frappart pictured in December 2020
Stephanie Frappart to officiate at men's European Championships
The 37-year-old has been selected as a fourth official at Euro 2020.
Apr 21, 17:02
 Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane limps off injured against Everton on April 16, 2021
Tottenham sweating over Harry Kane injury ahead of EFL Cup final
The England captain suffered an ankle injury during the Premier League draw with Everton on Friday.
Apr 17, 08:45
 Rebecca Welch pictured in November 2020
Keith Hackett backs Rebecca Welch to go right to the top
Rebecca Welch made history on Monday when becoming the first female to be appointed to referee a game in the English Football League.
Apr 6, 13:23
 Martin Odegaard celebrates scoring for Arsenal against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on March 14, 2021
Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham - highlights, man of the match, stats
Goals from Martin Odegaard and Alexandre Lacazette either side of half time propel Arsenal to a dramatic North London derby victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
Mar 14, 18:25
 Tomas Soucek is sent off for West Ham United against Fulham in the Premier League on February 6, 2021
Keith Hackett insists VAR should be operated by specialists, not referees
The ex-head of PGMOL believes retired referees should be given training to operate the system.
Feb 15, 19:00
 Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk walks off injured during the Merseyside derby against Everton on October 17, 2020
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk steps up injury recovery
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk shares a video of him performing some keep-ups on a Dubai training pitch as he works his way back from an ACL injury.
Jan 17, 19:12
 Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk collides with Everton's Jordan Pickford in the Premier League on October 17, 2020
Michael Oliver admits mistake over Jordan Pickford, Virgil van Dijk challenge
Premier League referee Michael Oliver admits that Jordan Pickford should have seen red for his challenge on Virgil van Dijk in October's Merseyside derby.
Jan 10, 12:48
 Douglas Luiz in action for Aston Villa on June 21, 2020
Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz "cannot believe" penalty call in Man United loss
Douglas Luiz was adjudged to have tripped Paul Pogba during Villa's 2-1 loss.
Jan 2, 09:51
 Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring for Manchester United against Aston Villa in the Premier League on January 1, 2021
Manchester United level on points with Liverpool after Aston Villa win
Anthony Martial and Bruno Fernandes scored in the 2-1 victory at Old Trafford.
Jan 1, 22:27
 Premier League manager Graham Potter pictured in November 2020
Graham Potter: 'Brighton must not dwell on VAR decisions'
The debate over interventions from Stockley Park rumbles on.
Dec 12, 22:44
 West Ham United manager David Moyes celebrates in October 2020
David Moyes admits he is still angry with retaken penalty in Leeds win
The Hammers climbed up to fifth in the Premier League table following their win at Elland Road.
Dec 11, 22:55
 Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring against Olympiacos on November 3, 2020
VAR talking points: Gabriel Jesus handball and penalty debate
Manchester City had a goal disallowed, Aston Villa and West Brom were denied penalties and Manchester United's was re-taken.
Nov 22, 11:15
 Giovani Lo Celso celebrates after scoring for Tottenham Hotspur against Manchester City in the Premier League on November 21, 2020
PL roundup: Spurs go top with win over City, Chelsea and Brighton triumph
Counter-attacking goals by Son Heung-min and substitute Giovani Lo Celso gave Spurs victory.
Nov 21, 20:10
 Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on November 8, 2020
Dean Smith furious after Villa denied late penalty in Brighton loss
The Villa boss says: "I don't know what a penalty is now."
Nov 21, 18:55
 Brighton & Hove Albion's Danny Welbeck celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates against Aston Villa on November 21, 2020
Danny Welbeck scores first Brighton goal in controversial win over Aston Villa
The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker scored his first goal for the Seagulls.
Nov 21, 17:21
 Mark Halsey
Mark Halsey criticises David Coote VAR appointment
David Coote was originally set for duty on Liverpool's clash with Leicester, having failed to punish Jordan Pickford's derby challenge on Virgil Van Dijk.
Nov 19, 12:32
 Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk walks off injured during the Merseyside derby against Everton on October 17, 2020
Jurgen Klopp: 'Virgil Van Dijk injury difficult to accept'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp voices his frustration over the circumstances surrounding Virgil van Dijk's potentially season-ending injury against Everton.
Oct 20, 22:46
 Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk collides with Everton's Jordan Pickford in the Premier League on October 17, 2020
Merseyside Police to investigate Jordan Pickford abuse on social media
Merseyside Police investigating social media messages targeting the Everton goalkeeper after the incident at Goodison Park on Saturday.
Oct 19, 18:08
 Manchester City's Raheem Sterling celebrates with teammates after scoring against Watford on July 21, 2020
Raheem Sterling scores twice as Man City thrash relegation-threatened Watford
Watford, who sacked Nigel Pearson on Sunday, saw their goal difference take a hit.
Jul 21, 19:16
 Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho pictured on July 6, 2020
Jose Mourinho: 'Officials should explain their decisions'
Premier League rules forbid managers speaking about referees before a game.
Jul 10, 14:00
 Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur goes down in the penalty area against Bournemouth on July 9, 2020
Jose Mourinho: 'Everyone in the world knows Spurs should have had a penalty'
VAR official Michael Oliver was in the firing line once again.
Jul 9, 21:02
 Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur goes down in the penalty area against Bournemouth on July 9, 2020
Bournemouth pick up first point since lockdown in Tottenham draw
Harry Kane was denied a first-half penalty.
Jul 9, 19:29
 Aston Villa goalkeeper Orland Nyland catches the ball over the line against Sheffield United on June 17, 2020
Chris Wilder hits out at technology in football after ghost goal
The Blades were denied a winner after goal-line technology caused controversy at Villa Park.
Jun 18, 12:53
 Aston Villa goalkeeper Orland Nyland catches the ball over the line against Sheffield United on June 17, 2020
Sheffield United ghost goal: What happened? Why didn't VAR intervene? What next?
A closer look at the issue which denied Chris Wilder's European hopefuls a goal at Aston Villa.
Jun 18, 10:18
 Aston Villa goalkeeper Orland Nyland catches the ball over the line against Sheffield United on June 17, 2020
Chris Wilder insists ghost goal should have been referred to VAR
Orjan Nyland carried Oliver Norwood's free kick over the line at Villa Park on Wednesday.
Jun 17, 20:48
 Aston Villa goalkeeper Orland Nyland catches the ball over the line against Sheffield United on June 17, 2020
Ghost goal denies Sheffield United victory at Aston Villa
Goal-line technology failed as Sheffield United drew 0-0 at Aston Villa.
Jun 17, 19:17
 John McGinn and Billy Sharp take the knee on June 17, 2020
Aston Villa, Sheffield United players take knee on opening whistle of PL game
Aston Villa and Sheffield United take a knee on the opening whistle of their Premier League game to show their support to the 'Black Lives Matter' campaign.
Jun 17, 17:15
 Aston Villa boss Dean Smith on March 1, 2020
Dean Smith bemoans "careless" Aston Villa after heavy Leicester defeat
Jamie Vardy and Harvey Barnes punished Villa with two goals apiece at the King Power Stadium.
Mar 10, 00:31
 Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring for Leicester on March 9, 2020
Jamie Vardy, Harvey Barnes bag braces as Leicester hammer Villa
Harvey Barnes also scored a brace for the Foxes, with the defeat leaving Villa firmly in relegation trouble.
Mar 9, 22:12
 Chelsea manager Frank Lampard applauds on January 11, 2020
Lampard: 'Everybody knew VAR made a mistake'
The Tottenham midfielder was not punished for a stamp on Cesar Azpilicueta, with VAR officials at Stockley Park later admitting their mistake.
Feb 22, 16:28
 Giovani Lo Celso reacts after Cesar Azpilicueta goes down on February 22, 2020
Keith Hackett hits out at VAR over Giovani Lo Celso decision
Referee Michael Oliver deemed Giovani Lo Celso's rash challenge on Cesar Azpilicueta warranted only a yellow card and VAR upheld his decision.
Feb 22, 15:31
 Referee Michael Oliver checks the VAR pitchside monitor before showing a red card to Crystal Palace's Luka Milivojevic on January 5, 2020
Referees advised to use VAR pitchside monitors on red card decisions
Officials were reminded at a recent meeting that they should go to the 'referee review area' when the VAR suggests upgrading a yellow card to a red.
Jan 17, 14:03
 Derby County's Chris Martin celebrates scoring their first goal with Wayne Rooney and teammates on January 5, 2020
Tom Huddlestone left pleased with pitchside monitor intervention at Palace
Tom Huddlestone paid tribute to Derby team-mate Wayne Rooney after he completed another 90 minutes.
Jan 6, 10:40
 Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson before the match on December 3, 2019
Roy Hodgson unhappy with referee use of pitchside VAR monitor
Michael Oliver used the screen before sending off Palace midfielder Luka Milivojevic.
Jan 5, 18:45
 Derby County's Chris Martin celebrates scoring their first goal with Wayne Rooney and teammates on January 5, 2020
Pitchside VAR monitor used as Derby shock 10-man Crystal Palace
Referee Michael Oliver used the pitchside monitor to send off Crystal Palace captain Luka Milivojevic in the second half.
Jan 5, 17:19
 Fabinho celebrates opening the scoring for Liverpool on November 10, 2019
Vincent Kompany claims referee should have stopped play after handball shout
Champions City trail Premier League leaders Liverpool by nine points following their 3-1 defeat at Anfield.
Nov 10, 23:32
 Chelsea's Christian Pulisic celebrates scoring their third goal to complete his hat-trick on October 26, 2019
Christian Pulisic hat-trick helps Chelsea to victory over Burnley
The Clarets had no answer to the American.
Oct 26, 18:48
 Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus remonstrates with referee Michael Oliver after the match on August 17, 2019
Jamie Carragher: 'Disallowed Gabriel Jesus goal was VAR at its best'
The Manchester City player's goal against Tottenham was disallowed after a VAR review.
Aug 20, 08:12
 Liverpool players celebrate Mohamed Salah's goal against Norwich City in the Premier League on August 9, 2019
VAR Premier League debut goes without incident
No technological assistance needed on Premier League opening day at Anfield.
Aug 10, 09:55
 Manchester United's Juan Mata is substituted for Jesse Lingard in the Premier League match against Liverpool on February 24, 2019.
Injury-hit Manchester United hold Liverpool to goalless draw
Manchester United overcome a series of injury setbacks to hold Liverpool to a 0-0 draw at Old Trafford, a result which is enough for the Reds to regain top spot.
Feb 24, 16:00
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