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    Watch astonishing phantom goal as furious fans call for ‘entire refereeing team to be arrested’

    FANS have called for a referee to be arrested after he awarded a phantom goal.Montenegrin first division side Decic benefited from some questionable officiating during their 1-1 draw with Jedinstvo.Montenegrin side Decic were awarded a ‘phantom goal’ against JedinstvoJedinstvo goalkeeper Goran Akovic smothered a header from Caique ChagasHe got his whole body behind the ball to stop it crossing the lineBut the officials bizarrely awarded a goalIn the 40th minute midfielder Caique Chagas headed a cross towards goal.Jedinstvo goalkeeper Goran Akovic just about managed to smother the ball to prevent it from crossing the line, yet the referee bizarrely awarded a goal.The ball did not even touch the line yet alone cross it, as Akovic made it clear he got his body behind the ball.But the ref gave a goal which sparked uproar from the Jedinstvo players, who rushed towards the linesman to protest.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFans on X slammed the decision and one even called for arrests to be made.One supporter reacted saying: “You just need to casually walk in and arrest the entire refereeing team and a few others from the administration.”Another added: “Not even close.”A third wrote: “A goalkeeper with his whole body in the field… unbelievable!”Most read in FootballAnother referee who came under fire this weekend was Jarred Gillett after he failed to send off Jurrien Timber in the North London derby.The Arsenal defender was booked for a reckless tackle on Pedro Porro which some believed wanted a red card.Derby County head coach Paul Warne jokes about Ebou Adams’ miss in the closing minutesHe then grabbed Gugliemoi Vicario by the shirt but escaped a second yellow, despite the Tottenham keeper being booked. More

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    Fans fume at ‘pure robbery’ after Arsenal star Jurrien Timber avoids red card after referee ‘bottles it’

    JURRIEN TIMBER should have been sent off against Tottenham as fans claim the referee “bottled” showing him a red card.The defender featured in his first North London Derby and sparked a melee with a tackle in the first half.Fans claimed Jurrien Timber should have seen red for his tackle on Pedro PorroCredit: X @SkySportsPLJamie Redknapp believes he was ‘lucky’ not to be sent offCredit: X @SkySportsPLTimber risked a second yellow card after he grabbed Gugliemo Vicario by his shirtCredit: GettyThe incident sparked a mass brawl but only Vicario was bookedCredit: X @SkySportsPLHe went into a 50-50 challenge with Pedro Porro and the Spurs defender came off second best.Timber caught him on the ankle after he went over the ball with his studs, which referee Jarred Gillett deemed a yellow card.Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp believes the Arsenal star was “lucky” to escape a red card, claiming other refs would have sent him off.He said: “It’s an unusual action because he does definitely go over the top of the ball. He rolls his foot, it’s an unusual action you would usually come in with a side foot to make a challenge like this.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”He is very very lucky. Has he gone in with excessive force to do him like in the olden days? No.”He has given the referee a massive decision to make. I think he’s incredibly lucky because other referees might have sent him off.”He doesn’t need to go in like that, it’s such a strange one. Has he caught him badly? No, but it’s not the point.”It’s excessive force, I think he’s lucky.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSArsenal ratings vs Spurs as Gabriel is the hero in feisty North London derbyGABRIEL headed in the only goal of the game as a depleted Arsenal snatched all three points in the North London Derby.Here’s how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rated the Gunners players…DAVID RAYA – 8/10Commanded his area well, and was a safe pair of hands throughout the game. Another great showing in what has been a spectacular start for the Spanish stopper. JURRIEN TIMBER – 7Did well from an attacking perspective, charging down the left hand side on various occasions. Solid defensively too against Spurs’ flying right side of Johnson and Porro.Some would argue he should’ve been sent off for a challenge on Pedro Porro in the first half, but he escaped despite squaring up to Vicario in the aftermath.WILLIAM SALIBA – 8A really good recovery challenge in the first half to deny Dominic Solanke, despite being booked early on.You can always count on Saliba to put in a solid display, and he didn’t disappoint today with fantastic passing out from the back too. GABRIEL – 9A fantastic defensive showing throughout, reinforced with a towering header inside the box to give his side the lead from a set piece (shock). Has formed an impeccable partnership with Saliba, personified by their heartwarming celebration together after the opener. He’s the man. BEN WHITE – 6Gave away the ball in a dangerous position in the first half, with Solanke failing to capitalise and had a tough first half against the quick feet of Heung Min-Son.Was not able to demonstrate the dangerous right-hand side overlap we saw work so effectively last season, but wasn’t threatened in the second 45.JORGINHO – 4Struggled to replace the suspended Declan Rice for this North London derby, whom the Gunners really missed.A tough task, but didn’t come close to matching Rice’s intensity or ability to drive the ball up the pitch which left Arsenal weak in the forward areas.THOMAS PARTEY – 5Struggled in transition with Jorginho alongside him, another player who felt the full force of no Rice and Odegaard.Not fast enough with or without the ball, and will need to perk his ideas up for City next week. GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 6Looked like a bright spark with his running and forward movement, but was let down by his end product or lack thereof.Worked really really hard throughout, just looks short of confidence in the last actions. LEANDRO TROSSARD – 6Dropping deeper into more of a midfield role than he’s used to today, it should be noted that he did a job for the team when they needed him. Not the flying efficiency machine we have seen him be from the bench, but his versatility will be needed this season it seems. BUKAYO SAKA – 7Didn’t make the kind of impact on the game we are used to seeing from the brilliant Bukayo Saka, and looked less of a threat without Martin Odegaard to combine with. Did some really good defensive work nonetheless, and delivered the perfect corner to claim the assist for Gabriel’s opener. KAI HAVERTZ – 6A good header in the first half was saved well by Vicario in the spurs net – actually made more clearances (3) than he managed shots on target (2) in the first 45. Was a handful for the Spurs defence, but largely nullified by the pace and power of Mickey Van de Ven and Cristian Romero. Some fans agreed with Redknapp while others argued Timber should have picked up a second booking for his coming together with Tottenham keeper Gugliemo Vicario.He grabbed the Italian by the shirt in an aggressive coming together yet only Vicario was yellow carded.Piers Morgan says ‘even our mascot is harder than Tottenham’s’ as Arsenal kid pushes counterparts before derbySupporters claim the ref bottled the double booking for Timber, suggesting he was fortunate to stay on the pitch.One fan said: “Timber didn’t get a red card for all these btw. Pure robbery.”Another added: “Bad tackle, yellow. Grab a player’s shirt, 2nd yellow. But only player booked was Vicario. If you book one, you give the 2nd yellow to Timber. Ref bottled it. Pure and simple.”A third wrote: “If Vicario is booked (and he should be), Timber should get a second yellow.” More

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    Angry fans slam ‘ridiculous’ referee after Andre Onana saves Southampton penalty to turn Man Utd clash on its head

    FANS have slammed referee Stuart Attwell after Southampton’s Cameron Archer had to wait 51 SECONDS to take his penalty against Manchester United.The match was level at 0-0 when Diogo Dalot chopped Saints kid Tyler Dibling down in the box.Cameron Archer was made to wait before missing his penaltyCredit: GettyAndre Onana saved Archer’s penalty down lowCredit: RexAfter a VAR check, the spot-kick was confirmed and Archer stepped up for the Saints.The striker put the ball on the spot but was made to wait almost a minute before being allowed to take it.And, when he was finally allowed to strike towards goal, Archer’s limp low shot was kept out by a stretching Andre Onana.He managed to get onto the rebound but his header too was caught by the United stopper, to the delight of a thrilled Lisandro Martinez.Most read in FootballIn total, the time between the penalty being awarded and it being taken was over TWO AND A HALF MINUTES.And Southampton fans were fuming with Attwell for making Archer wait, with one saying: “Why was there such a huge delay before he could take it?”It’d been checked, no one was in the box? That was ridiculous, seemed to be the ref deliberately waiting.”A second wrote: “That’s a disgrace. Why did the referee make Archer wait for so long?”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSA third added: “You could see Archer getting more restless as he was made to wait. This is so annoying.”Another chimed in: “You knew he was going to miss. Was too long. Refs need to control those situations better.”How much every Premier League club earns in shirt sponsorsMan Utd ratings vs Southampton as Onana saves a penalty and Rashford finally scoresMARCUS RASHFORD scored his first Premier League goal in 189 days as Manchester United cruised to a 3-0 victory at Southampton.The Red Devils got back to winning ways after suffering defeats in their last two Prem games, with Matthijs de Ligt notching his first Man Utd goal.But United had Andre Onana to thank as the keeper kept out Cameron Archer’s penalty at 0-0.Here’s how SunSport’s Charlie Wyett rated United’s stars…Andre Onana – 7Saved the penalty by Cameron Archer, albeit a poor one from the Southampton forward.But that stop and the stopped rebound proved to be absolutely crucial.Noussair Mazraouri – 7Needed treatment after falling awkwardly in the first half but that did not stop him from delivering a solid performance.Also got forward to good effect before being one of three United defenders to be subbed off.Matthijs De Ligt – 8Shaky start defensively but was unmarked to score from Bruno Fernandes cross to calm United’s nerves with the opener.He was delighted to get his first United goal and dedicated his celebration to his wife’s birthday today.Lisandro Martinez – 7Not been in great form so anything was an improvement – although Saints’ attack was toothless.Diogo Dalot – 5Suffered an absolute shocker of a first half courtesy of Southampton’s tricky wingers.Conceded the penalty after bringing down Tyler Dibling but was also constantly exposed throughout the half.Kobbie Mainoo – 6United continue to lean far too heavily on such a young player. And this defensive role does not really suit him.Christian Eriksen – 7A surprise starter although United’s two goals came from his corners.The system, though, still does not play to his strengths as he is too deep.Bruno Fernandes – 7Cracking corner cross ball from Eriksen who plonked the ball on the head of De Ligt.Amad Diallo – 7Looked lively throughout – really encouraging. Teed up Rashford for the second goal.Joshua Zirkzee – 6Forced a couple of saves by Aaron Ramsdale but does not look like a 25 goal-a-season striker.Marcus Rashford – 7Hopefully the second goal will give him a real confidence boost. Also forced a couple of saves from Aaron Ramsdale.SUBSGarnacho (for Rashford 73 mins) 7Was brutally fouled by Stephens who saw red shortly after coming on. Notched United’s third goal of the game in the final minute.He struck high into Ramsdale’s high corner after a brilliant ball from Casemiro.Manuel Ugarte (for Eriksen 73 mins) 6Harry Maguire (for Mazraouri 74 mins) 6Jonny Evans (for Martinez 77 mins) 6The Saints had an early spring in their step and after dominating the ball and attacking play before the penalty was awarded.United were camped in their own half for most of the first 30 minutes, with Dalot particularly struggling down his left hand side.But Premier League football is cruel and momentum immediately switched on Onana’s save.New United defender Matthijs de Ligt’s header put Erik ten Hag’s side 1-0 up through a Bruno Fernandes assist just two minutes later.Marcus Rashford then doubled the lead for the visitors.It was the 26-year-old’s first Prem goal since his penalty against Everton at Old Trafford on March 9.Alejandro Garnacho made it three at the death, as Saints failed to even have another SHOT after the penalty.And speaking after full-time Ten Hag admitted the penalty was the “turning point”.He said: “The start was not easy.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I think the penalty was the turning point in the game and not so far after we scored and that was very important.”From that moment on, the game was all ours.” More

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    Distraught Arsenal fans cry ‘cancel the season’ after finding out who referee is for Tottenham clash

    DISTRAUGHT Arsenal fans cried “cancel the season” after discovering who will ref their upcoming derby against Tottenham.Mikel Arteta’s man head into the clash with a number of major absences following their 1-1 draw with Brighton.Arsenal fans aren’t happy after seeing who will referee their game at SpursCredit: GettyDeclan Rice was sent off in that game, meaning he will miss the Spurs encounter through suspension.New boy Mikel Merino is out for two months with a freak shoulder injury.Captain Martin Odegaard has become the latest casualty after turning his ankle while playing for Norway.There’s further concerns at the back too, with Riccardo Calafiori forced off for Italy.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Arteta could be forced to cobble together a new-look XI which may feature Raheem Sterling.However, some Arsenal fans reckon it doesn’t matter who takes to the field on Sunday.That’s because referee Jarred Gillett was confirmed as the main official for the occasion.Arsenal have a history with Gillett, who took charge of their controversial 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa last season.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSJohn McGinn scored the only goal in December’s encounter between the two sides.But Arsenal felt they were hard done by, with Gillett refusing to award a penalty for a foul by Douglas Luiz on Gabriel Jesus in Villa’s box.Raheem Sterling showing off skills in Arsenal training sessionJarred Gillett will take charge of the derbyCredit: GettyHe controversially disallowed a late Arsenal equaliser at Aston Villa last seasonCredit: ReutersWith just moments of the game remaining, Kai Havertz then bundled home a timely equaliser at Villa Park.Yet his effort was immediately chalked off by Gillett for handball.Replays showed the ball had ricocheted off both Havertz and Cash in a frenzied bundle.But VAR decided not to intervene and stood by Gillett’s initial call.Arteta was left raging at the final whistle, saying: “Clear and obvious, clear and obvious. “That’s what I mean. That’s my opinion, that’s all I can say.”And Arsenal fans are now bracing themselves to be on the receiving end of more questionable calls.One said: “Cancel the season.”Another declared: “This is a Gabriel red card and a Spurs penalty.”READ MORE SUN STORIESOne noted: “Are you f***ing kidding me?”Another added: “I think we are finished for Sunday.” More

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    Football analyst bizarrely blames ref Anthony Taylor for ‘hindering Man Utd’s play’ in humiliating loss to Liverpool

    REFEREE Anthony Taylor has been partly blamed for Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat against Liverpool on Sunday.American analysts pointed to Taylor’s positioning and argued that the PGMOL official blocked United from playing their best football.CBS Sports Golazo pointed to Anthony Taylor’s positioningFirst, when Bruno Fernandes couldn’t make his ideal passAnd pointed to the ref again for Liverpool’s second goal of the first halfCasemiro, 32, was at fault for Liverpool’s two opening goals as he twice gave possession away cheaply inside United’s half that led to Luis Diaz scoring a brace inside 42 minutes.A dismal second-half saw United carved open by Liverpool for Mo Salah’s strike, as fans booed a match that echoed last season’s struggles.But CBS Sports Golazo has since offered a fascinating insight into how and why Liverpool’s first two goals came about.American presenters Ian Joy and Michael Lahoud cheekily pinned some of the blame on referee Taylor’s positioning.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe Wythenshawe-born official was seen getting in the way of United’s transitional play on both occasions.Footage has now showed that Bruno Fernandes was potentially limited from making key passes in decisive moments due to the space occupied by Taylor.First, the analysts argued that Taylor blocked Fernandes from unleashing a quick breakaway ball through to Alejandro Garnacho.The Portugal star was forced to pass back to Casemiro, who offloaded a horror pass that was intercepted by Liverpool’s Ryan Gravenberch, and put in the back of the net by Diaz.Most read in FootballFernandes struggled to exert his usual creative influence on proceedings against LiverpoolFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThen the pundits explain how the 45-year-old’s positioning stopped Casemiro from playing a forward pass to Joshua Zirkzee for the Colombian’s second.Again, the defensive midfielder conceded possession and Liverpool doubled their lead moments later.’Man Utd have wrong bald Dutch manager’ – how Slot schooled Ten Hag at Old TraffordBut the Brazilian ace lost possession 13 times before being substituted for teenager Toby Collyer at the break.United are now talking about offloading Casemiro to Galatasaray on loan, according to journalist Ali Naci Kucuk.The CBS analysis has gone viral, with Premier League fans split on its authenticity.One fan wrote on X: “I didn’t realise this at all! Fantastic analysis. But it doesn’t make the loss any less embarrassing.”One post rejecting the claim, stated: “The ref can have his share blame for this but I don’t think it’s due to him that we lost the game.”Another added: “Let’s not blame referee there! It was individual mistakes and Erik ten Hag’s substitutions that cost us the three points.”READ MORE SUN STORIESA fourth said: “It’s part of football and no one forced Casemiro into making such an awful pass for the first goal.”While a fifth chimed in: “Come on. United were bad across the board.”Man Utd player ratings vs LiverpoolMANCHESTER UNITED had a horror show against Liverpool as they lost 3-0.Casemiro was so bad he was taken off at half-time.But were there any positive performances at Old Trafford?Andre Onana – 5Nothing he could do about any of Liverpool’s goals and made a few saves to prevent the scoreline from getting worse.Noussair Mazraoui – 5Came close to scoring in the first half and looked solid enough against Diaz although he did push up too high before Liverpool’s opener.Matthijs de Ligt – 4Left Diaz and Domink Szobozslai in acres of space for the opening goal but was left in a tricky spot thanks to Casemiro’s error. Booked for a shocking late tackle on Diaz.Lisandro Martinez – 3Lost Diaz for the second goal which meant the Colombian was able to score unmarked from the penalty spot.Also guilty of giving away the ball too easily and was not tight enough with his marking.Diogo Dalot – 4Was caught out pushing up too quickly for the first goal and did not do enough to stop Mo Salah’s cross in the build-up to Liverpool’s second.Looked dangerous in attack at times but too infrequently as he had plenty of defensive work to do since Rashford did not track Trent Alexander-Arnold.Casemiro – 2A horror show in the first half as he gave the ball away in the lead up to both of Liverpool’s goals.He was caught on the ball for the second after a shocking misplaced pass left his defence vulnerable for the opening goal. Hooked at half-time.Kobbie Mainoo – 4Fell victim to the Casemiro curse as he was shrugged off the ball in a terrible position, allowing Liverpool to add a third with ease.Bruno Fernandes – 5Was United’s most creative spark but that is not saying much. Tried to get his side going in the first half but looked short of ideas and inspiration after the break.Alejandro Garnacho – 4Still appears to be a little rusty and is yet to hit the heights he reached last season.Marcus Rashford – 3Nothing came off for the out-of-sorts forward who must be running out of chances before he is dropped.Joshua Zirkzee – 4Quiet up-front and had little influence on the wing as well, but missed a clear-cut chance with his head and should have turned in Rashford’s cross which he met at the far post.SubsToby Collyer (for Casemiro, HT) – 5A difficult game for the youngster to make his Premier League debut but he put himself about and won a few tackles.Harry Maguire (for De Ligt, 69mins) – 5Shored things up at the back as Liverpool took their foot off the pedal.Amad (for Garnacho, 69mins) – 5Provided a spark on the right and looked more lively than Garnacho.Christian Eriksen (for Zirkzee, 86mins) – N/ANot on long enough to make an impact. More

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    Agonising moment referee jumps in one second too late as boxer collapses to canvas after brutal KO

    BOXER Qamil Balla fell to a brutal knockout loss after the referee jumped in just one second too late. Aussie Balla faced Japanese knockout artist Jin Sasaki on Naoya Inoue’s undercard in Tokyo. Jin Sasaki brutally knocked out Qamil BallaThe referee was just a second off stopping the KOSasaki came into the bout with a frightening record of 16 KOs in his 17 wins – and he notched one more against Balla. He stopped his opponent in brutal fashion after a barrage of punches forced Balla into the corner. Eventually, he collapsed to the ground amid the flurry of combinations with the ref just too late to step in. Fans were quick to hail ruthless Sasaki, as one said: “Violent finish.”READ MORE IN BOXINGAnother added: Jin Sasaki with an incredible finishing sequence. “Amazing body work throughout the match and a thunderous leaping hook.One praised: “A lot of heavy strikes, a lot of violence.”Another said: “This man a beast.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSasaki won a trinket WBO title after his savage stoppage and now has future world championships in his sights. He said: “I want a title match.” Sickening moment fighter snaps ankle mid-fight before slipping it back into place as if nothing happened More

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    Fans ask ‘why was Mbappe shocked to see the referee?’ as hilarious video emerges during Real Madrid clash

    FANS can’t stop laughing at a hilarious video of Kylian Mbappe being scared by a referee.The Real Madrid star appeared to jump out of his skin when referee Alberola Rojas popped up by his side unexpectedly during Real Madrid’s win over Real Betis at the weekend.Kylian Mbappe was in the zone during Real Madrid vs Real BetisCredit: x
    The Frenchman looked over and spotted the referee next to himCredit: xMbappe jumped out of his skin, leaving fans in hystericsCredit: xMbappe was in the zone as he concentrated on the game at the Santiago Bernabeu. But the Frenchman was perhaps a little too dialled in as he was completely unaware of his surroundings.That meant when referee Rojas slowly walked to his side, Mbappe was terrified by the sudden appearance of the official – making for a hilarious clip.Fans loved the funny moment and took to social media to react.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne wrote: “This might be my favourite Mbappe clip”.While another added: “He looks like a school kid who just saw the teacher.”A third asked: “Why was Mbappe shocked to see the ref?!”.And a fourth joked: “Dude is scared of a red card!”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMbappe had no reason to be afraid of Rojas in the end as he and his officiating team helped him bag a brace by awarding Real Madrid a second half penalty.Mbappe buried his spot kick after already netting earlier in the game to give his side the lead.Watch Jude Bellingham’s expletive-laden instructions to Mbappe and Co at half-time of Real Madrid drawThe superstar’s double got him up and running in the Spanish capital with his first league goals for Madrid since he made the switch from PSG this summer.Mbappe had drawn blanks in all of his first three league clashes, but will be hoping he can kick on and produce the numbers that fans are used to him racking up from now on.Mbappe scored twice to start his league tally for Real MadridCredit: Getty More

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    New footage of ‘wrong’ Declan Rice red card shows moment Brighton star ‘should have been booked’ just seconds before

    ARSENAL fans continue to protest Declan Rice’s controversial red card against Brighton after new footage emerged.Rice, 25, was shown a second yellow in the 49th minute for delaying a restart on Saturday at the Emirates.Brighton’s Danny Welbeck appeared to demand a second yellow for Arsenal’s Declan RiceCredit: Premier LeagueArsenal fans claim Welbeck should have also been booked before Rice’s red cardCredit: ReutersAnd now a new camera angle shows Brighton star Danny Welbeck complaining that his opponent should be shown another card – and performing a gesture to the referee to make his point.Former Arsenal ace Welbeck is heard saying: “It’s a second yellow.”Rules state that a player should be cautioned if they tell the ref to book a rival player, however it is not certain that the ex-England international was addressing referee Chris Kavanagh directly.Arsenal fans took to social media and complained that Welbeck should have also been booked for that.Read More on ArsenalOne supporter tweeted: “Right in front of him [Kavanagh] as well.”Another posted: “Danny Welbeck demanded the referee give Rice a second yellow, which is a booking in itself if we’re following ‘the law of the game’.”A third wrote: “HMMMMMMMM.”This one said: “But isn’t that an offence in itself?”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd that one stated: “Isn’t asking referee for a yellow card a yellow card offense?”Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey described Rice’s dismissal as wrong and said it was a “poor decision” by Kavanagh. Fans spot Declan Rice ‘throwing a strop’ in background while Mikel Arteta gives end-of-season Arsenal speechHalsey wrote on his SunSport column: “However, the ball was rolling when Brighton’s Joel Veltman took the free-kick, so the restart would not have taken place as it would have been wrong in Law.”Therefore, the delaying a restart does not apply. Kavanagh went looking for trouble and he found it.”A referee of his calibre at this level should not be sending players off for this. He should have managed the situation better by speaking to both players.”Rice should have received a final warning for flicking the ball away and Veltman was also lucky to escape punishment for kicking the England star.” More