Tag: Refereeing controversy


  • From esports cheating to refereeing errors: 33rd SEA Games rocked by series of controversies

    From esports cheating to refereeing errors: 33rd SEA Games rocked by series of controversies

    Overview: A Games marked by controversy The 33rd Southeast Asian Games was meant to showcase regional athletic talent and rising stars across traditional sports and emerging domains such as esports. Instead, it became a case study in how a complex regional event can be unsettled by a string of controversies—from alleged cheating in digital competitions…

  • Alan Shearer fires back at Pep Guardiola after City–Newcastle clash

    Alan Shearer fires back at Pep Guardiola after City–Newcastle clash

    Shearer lays out a different factor for City’s wobble In the wake of Manchester City’s narrow defeat at St James’ Park, Pep Guardiola vented his frustration about a refereeing decision that he believed unfairly influenced the result. But while many pundits debated the officiating, former Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer offered a pointed reminder: Guardiola’s…

  • Troy Franklin No-Call: Are Chiefs Fans Really Robbed by Referees in Broncos Showdown?

    Troy Franklin No-Call: Are Chiefs Fans Really Robbed by Referees in Broncos Showdown?

    Is the Troy Franklin Moment the Heart of a Referee Debate? In a tense AFC West matchup at Empower Field, a sequence involving Broncos receiver Troy Franklin sparked a spirited debate about officiating. Two close calls in rapid succession had Chiefs fans buzzing, claiming a no-call altered the course of the game and possibly the…

  • Parma 2-1 Torino: Pellegrino doubles derby winner

    Parma 2-1 Torino: Pellegrino doubles derby winner

    Match recap: Parma 2-1 Torino Parma secured their first Serie A win of the season under coach Cuesta, overturning a Torino side that looked to have the derby under control for long stretches. A brace from Mateo Pellegrino powered the hosts to a hard-fought 2-1 victory, while Torino’s quick reply from Ngonge kept the game…