Top FIFA official says it's harder than ever to be a football referee due to abuse
One of football's best-known referees has warned the behaviour of some managers and clubs has cast doubt over the integrity of officials.
Collina names abuse of referees 'a cancer that could kill football'
FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has warned that the abuse match officials face at matches and online is "a cancer ...
Goalkeeper time-wasting will lead to corners being awarded from 2025-26 in IFAB rule change
Law 12.2 currently says goalkeepers can only hold onto the ball for six seconds but it has not been properly applied for ...
Legendary referee warns social media is worsening abuse, highlights 'cancer that could kill football'
FIFA refereeing head Pierluigi Collina, widely regarded as one of the greatest football officials of all time, warns that the ...
Goalkeepers have adapted to many new rules, but how might the countdown law change football?
The International Football Association Board has acted on what it sees as the rising trend of goalkeepers getting away with ...
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Pierluigi Collina calls for dramatic penalty kick overhaul - as the legendary referee reveals his proposed his changes at the IFAB
Pierluigi Collina has insisted penalty kicks should be overhauled in order to give goalkeepers more of a chance at saving them. The former FIFA listed referee became a cult figure in football ...
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Iconic referee Pierluigi Collina urges FIFA to make game-changing rule change
Legendary referee Pierluigi Collina has suggested that penalty takers should not be allowed to score from rebounds, urging soccer's lawmakers to consider a change in the rules. Collina ...
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Legendary referee Pierluigi Collina calls for huge penalty kick rule change
Legendary referee Pierluigi Collina believes penalty takers should be banned from scoring a rebound with the Italian keen for football’s Lawmakers to make a change to how spot kicks work.
Review requests could provide VAR alternative for NIFL
Northern Ireland Football League competitions could be among those that would benefit from video support for match officials ...
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‘Goalkeepers should be complaining’ – Fifa referees chief Pierluigi Collina calls for major penalty rule change
PIERLUIGI COLLINA, arguably the world's greatest ever referee, has proposed a a major rule change to penalty kicks. The Italian is currently the chairman of the Fifa Referees Committee.
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Explainer: What is the eight-second IFAB goalkeeper rule?
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has introduced a new rule. Here’s a breakdown of the eight-second IFAB ...
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Legendary referee Pierluigi Collina calls for major penalty rule change
Pierluigi Collina says there is an ‘excessive gap’ between the opportunities available to attackers and goalkeepers (Picture: Getty) Legendary former referee Pierluigi Collina has proposed a ...