'It is a foul, that is the bottom line'

"Unfortunately, I know it is a shame for West Ham given the timing of the game, but it is a foul, that is the bottom line.

‘What are you showing me? Give me a clue’: VAR review into David Raya foul – in full

Referees’ chief releases conversation between officials and says it was ‘categorically’ right call to rule out West Ham goal against Arsenal ...

Fifa planning last-minute World Cup rule change which would see fouls given while ball is off pitch

A MAJOR clampdown on penalty box grappling is being planned for the World Cup. Under proposals being worked on by senior Fifa ...

Premier League corners are broken – how did we get here, and how can they be fixed?

A sharp increase in inswinging corners and a “high threshold” for fouls have caused a real headache for officials ...

Premier League issue statement as Kai Havertz avoids red card for ‘vicious’ foul

Gary Neville labelled Kai Havertz’s challenge on Burnley’s Lesley Ugochukwu ‘vicious’ but the Premier League deemed it ‘not ...

Foul or no foul? Every expert opinion on Arsenal VAR controversy

Foul or no foul? Every expert opinion on West Ham vs Arsenal VAR controversy - One ex-professional dubs the decision ‘so ...
The New York Times

Leeds United and the art of winning fouls

If Leeds United are going into virtually every Premier League match as underdogs, they have to find ways of bridging the talent gap. “We know we have to be at our very best to give ourselves a chance ...