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      Premier League referee Anthony Taylor lands bizarre new job in Europe as fans say ‘ain’t no way’

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      PREMIER League referee Anthony Taylor has landed a bizarre new role in the Albanian Superiore.The 45-year-old will be the man in charge of the league’s final on May 26 in Tirana.Premier League referee Anthony Taylor will take charge of the Albanian Superiore final on May 26Credit: ReutersAlbania Superiore, also known as Kategoria Superiore, is Albania’s top-tier professional football league.This Superiore is the first that will feature the four highest-placed teams facing each other in a knockout tournament to decide the 2023/24 champion.The clubs in the current running for the title are KF Egnatia, Partizani, Vllaznia and Skenderbeu.And English referee Taylor will lead the final at the end of the month in the Albanian capital. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFans were puzzled when they heard the news of the FIFA official’s new role.As one said: “Ain’t no way.”While another added: “April fools was a month and 2 days ago lads.”A third then put: “It’s over.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTaylor has worn the FIFA crest for over a decade and has a rich career in the world of football after presiding over high-level meetings in the Premier League, Champions League and Europa League.He has also refereed several important finals, with the Uefa Europa League final last year between Sevilla and Roma.Europa Conference League clash SUSPENDED as referee calls a halt moments into second-halfAnd also the final match of the FIFA Club World Cup in 2022-2023, Real Madrid against Al-Hilal.Not to mention the Nations League final meeting of the 2020-2021 season – Spain against France.Taylor also recently led the first Champions League semi-final meeting between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain.And it set to be the man in charge for Manchester City’s away game at Craven Cottage against Fulham on Saturday. More

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      Thomas Tuchel accuses referee of breaking ‘EVERY RULE’ to deny Bayern Munich last-gasp equaliser in Real Madrid clash

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      THOMAS TUCHEL has accused the referee of breaking “every rule” after he denied Bayern Munich a last-gasp equaliser against Real Madrid.The German giants were cruelly knocked out of the Champions League after Joselu struck twice in three minutes to complete a stunning late comeback.Thomas Tuchel slammed the officials after Bayern Munich lost to Real MadridCredit: GettyThe linesman raised his flag straight away to call Matthijs de Ligt offsideBut there was still time for Bayern to launch a fightback as nine minutes were added on at the end of the match.And they thought they had got their equaliser when Matthijs de Ligt struck a low shot past Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin.However referee Szymon Marciniak had already blown his whistle as the linesman flagged for offside – despite the call being very tight.Linesmen are advised to delay raising their flags, particularly when the players involved are so close, as De Ligt and team-mate Noussair Mazraoui were.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe decision sparked outrage from the Bayern bench as a member of Tuchel’s backroom staff received a yellow card.Tuchel, who was also booked earlier in the game, fumed at the decision in his post-match press conference.He said: “I think it’s pretty clear and [there] cannot be in my opinion any doubt that it is against every rule of modern football.”The first big mistake is from the linesman, he did it in an action in overtime in an action with Alphonso Davies he did it also, he raised his flag straight away.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I don’t know if he was offside. I got a strange feeling. To raise your flag in a situation like this when you can never be sure that this is offside, to have the guts to raise the flag in a situation like this is a huge call. And it’s the wrong call.”The referee has the chance when he sees that we win the second ball and we win the rebound and we get the shot away within five seconds, he has the chance not to whistle. He takes the decision to whistle – it is against every rule.Watch Antonio Rudiger bring back iconic Chelsea chair celebration in wild scenes after Real Madrid win vs Bayern Munich”We accept we lost. It is what it is but that would not have happened on the other side.”De Ligt revealed the linesman apologised for “making a mistake” after the match.He said: “This is a shame. The linesman said to me ‘I’m sorry I made a mistake’.”In the end, I’m not the type of person who wants to blame the loss or win on the referee so Madrid deserves to win because they won 2-1.”But I think, if it’s a rule, it’s a rule and that’s the only thing I can say about it.” More

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      Astonishing moment referee ignores VAR and REFUSES to send players off for two-footed tackle and punch in face

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      THIS is the astonishing moment a referee ignored VAR’s recommendation and refused to send players off following chaos on the pitch.Uruguayan giants Nacional and Argentine aces River Plate played out a fiery Copa Libertadores group stage game on Tuesday night.A ref failed to produce a red card for a shocking tackle during a fiery South American matchCredit: FOX Sports via X formerly TwitterThe official also ignored VAR regarding a clear punch to the face during a mass brawlCredit: FOX Sports via X formerly TwitterVisitors River took a 2-0 lead in the first half but were pegged back late on by two goals in as many minutes from Nacional’s Gonzalo Carneiro.However, things could have turned out differently had the referee opted to show several red cards earlier in the match.With River ahead 2-0 early in the second half, chaos reigned when Nacional’ player’s Leandro Lozano launched an outrageous two-footed lunge on an opponent.The naughty footballer left the floor as he walloped the River star, who cried out in pain from the resulting challenge.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThis sparked a massive on-field melee between stars from both sides, with plenty of pushing and shoving.It quickly escalated as several punches were thrown, with footage showing River’s Paulo Diaz being punched in the face by Franco Romero of Nacional.And VAR quickly interjected to tell the ref to look at the pitch-side monitor for a potential two red cards.The official took his time on the sideline, watching several replays of the tackle and resulting brawl.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHowever, in incredible scenes, Brazilian referee Anderson Daronco opted not to send anybody off.Instead, he dished out several yellows to keep the wild flow of the game going.River Plate to be punished after fans shot SEA FLARES and Boca Juniors players had to leave under riot police shields River were left fuming that Nacional escaped red cards in the Copa Libertadores gameCredit: FOX Sports via X formerly TwitterNacional kept all their players on the pitch before sealing a 2-2 comebackCredit: FOX Sports via X formerly TwitterUnlike in Europe, South American continental tournaments release VAR audio footage of key incidents after the match.And this was done by Conmebol for the Nacional vs River Plate incident (Portuguese with Spanish subtitles).The footage shows that Daronco felt that excessive force was used by Lozano in the two-footed tackle, but as the player got the ball it was only worthy of a yellow card.The official was then heard asking for the real-time rather than slow-motion footage of the brawl which saw Romero punch Diaz in the face.After being given the footage, he concluded that this incident was also only worthy of a yellow card.But despite recommending two potential red cards, there was also criticism of the VAR team.That’s because the referee was greeted with complete silence when he informed them that he was going to give two yellow cards, when normally the VAR team would be expected to respond.River fans were not happy at all, especially as the lack of serious action eventually led to Nacional rescuing a draw.One said: “A shame due to the refereeing errors.”Another declared: “That’s a red card.”READ MORE SUN STORIESOne noted: “The tackle and the punch were red, these errors cannot just remain like this.”Another added: “Everything is against us, they robbed us with VAR showing everything.” More

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      Referee Daniele Orsato breaks down in tears on pitch after PSG vs Borussia Dortmund Champions League semi-final

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      REFEREE Daniele Orsato broke down in tears after Borussia Dortmund faced Paris Saint-Germain.The veteran official appeared emotional after the full-time whistle as the Bundesliga side knocked out PSG.Daniele Orsato was emotional after Borussia Dortmund vs PSGCredit: XIt was the last Champions League game he would officiateCredit: GettyDortmund progressed to the final of the Champions League at Wembley Stadium with a 2-0 aggregate win.As well as PSG, Orsato will not be at the final and the match at the Parc des Princes was the last Champions League game of his career.He was hailed on social media after the match.One fan posted: “It was the last Champions League game for Daniele Orsato. Euro 2024 will be the last tournament as Fifa referee. Thank you, Daniele, for everything!”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA second wrote: “Top Ref… Refs for the game.”A third commented: “Woow, congratulations, one of the greatest referees who officiates wonderful matches in a beautiful game.”A fourth said: “Excellent referee. The standard in Europe seems to be at a very high level.”Another added: “A top-class referee whose experience will be sorely missed when he retires.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOrsato, 48, will referee at Euro 2024 and that will be the last competition of his career before he hangs up his whistle.He started refereeing in 2010 and has officiated matches at World Cups and Euro tournaments.Watch Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi’s insane skill before PSG clash leave Mats Hummels on floor in shock During the 2022 World Cup in Qatar he was slammed by Croatia captain Luka Modric after he lost the semi-final to Argentina.The midfielder described the referee as “one of the worst” and labelled his performance as a “disaster”.He is one of 18 referees from across Europe who will be at the Euros in Germany this summer.Euro 2024 officating teamHere is the full list of officials who have been selected for the tournament
      Referees:

      Artur Soares Dias (Portugal)
      Jesús Gil Manzano (Spain)
      Marco Guida (Italy)
      Istvan Kovacs (Romania)
      Ivan Kruzliak (Slovakia)
      François Letexier (France)
      Danny Makkelie (Netherlands)
      Szymon Marciniak (Poland)
      Halil Umut Meler (Türkiye)
      Glenn Nyberg (Sweden)
      Michael Oliver (England)
      Daniele Orsato (Italy)
      Sandro Schärer (Switzerland)
      Daniel Siebert (Germany)
      Anthony Taylor (England)
      Clément Turpin (France)
      Slavko Vinčić (Slovenia)
      Felix Zwayer (Germany)

      VARS:

      Stuart Attwell (England)
      David Coote (England)
      Jérôme Brisard (France)
      Willy Delajod (France)
      Bastian Dankert (Germany)
      Christian Dingert (Germany)
      Marco Fritz (Germany)
      Massimiliano Irrati (Italy)
      Paolo Valeri (Italy)
      Rob Dieperink (Netherlands)
      Pol van Boekel (Netherlands)
      Bartosz Frankowski (Poland)
      Tomasz Kwiatkowski (Poland)
      Tiago Martins (Portugal)
      Catalin Popa (Romania)
      Nejc Kajtazovic (Slovenia)
      Alejandro José Hernández Hernández (Spain)
      Juan Martínez Munuera (Spain)
      Fedayi San (Switzerland)

      Support match officials:

      Irfan Peljto (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
      Senad Ibrišimbegović (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
      Donatas Rumsas (Lithuania)
      Aleksandr Radiuš (Lithuania)
      Serdar Gozubuyuk (Netherlands)
      Johan Balder (Netherlands)
      Espen Eskås (Norway)
      Jan Erik Engan (Norway)
      Rade Obrenovic (Slovenia)
      Jure Praprotnik (Slovenia)
      Mykola Balakin (Ukraine)
      Oleksandr Berkut (Ukraine) More

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      VAR ruins football & must be ditched, says 1966 World Cup hero Sir Geoff Hurst – so would it have ruled out THAT goal?

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      VAR is ruining football and must go, according to Sir Geoff Hurst, scorer of the most controversial goal in history. But England’s 1966 World Cup hat-trick hero says goal-line technology, which may have ruled out his second strike, should stay.Sir Geoff Hurst’s hat-trick secured England the 1966 World CupCredit: ColorsportSir Geoff says goal-line technology, which may have ruled out his second strike, should stayHowever he thinks VAR is ruining football and called it a ‘joke’Credit: ITNThe 82-year-old insisted he is a fan of modern tech but called VAR a “joke” that delays the game and stops fans from properly celebrating a goal.He said: “They are making more bad decisions now and you don’t want to see people take ages to make a decision. “It’s ruining the spectacle, and the fans can’t cheer.“It’s actually spoiling the game.”read more on footballDebate still rages over whether Sir Geoff’s second goal against West Germany in the 1966 World Cup Final at Wembley did actually cross the line.And 44 years later he was in South Africa to witness Frank Lampard’s 2010 World Cup goal against the Germans being famously ruled out, despite being well over the line.Sir Geoff recalled: “I was the opposite side to the linesman and I could see the ball bounce halfway between the goal-line and the back of the net.“That was the most disgraceful decision we’ve seen in football and then they introduced goal-line technology.”Most read in FootballHe predicts big things for Gareth Southgate’s boys at the Euros next month — especially Jude Bellingham.He said: “The bunch of young players are the best we’ve had since 1966. England legend Sir Geoff Hurst reveals his damning thoughts on VAR“We’ve got quality players in all positions and his biggest issue is he can only pick 11 of them.“If you have to pick one player out, I would say Jude Bellingham.“He is doing astonishingly well for a 20-year-old. “He is in the same category as people like George Best and Bobby Charlton.”Sir Geoff revealed he uses his iPad to watch Match of the Day on BBC iPlayer — but skips the post-match analysis.He said: “I think they spend too much time on punditry, which is just one person’s opinion. “There are some awful commentators who don’t know what to say and so they just waffle on.”The football legend — the last survivor from the 1966 triumph — is now encouraging other older folk to learn digital skills to improve their quality of life.Sir Geoff, who teamed up with BT and AbilityNet, said: “I do internet banking and use the Trainline app to buy tickets. “I use technology to keep up with family, to send photos and we have a WhatsApp group called Family Bantz.READ MORE SUN STORIES“But if I’ve got an issue with something, I go to my children or grand-children — it’s as simple as that.“And if I get something that could be a scam I bin it.” More

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      Why is referee Jarred Gillett wearing a camera for Crystal Palace vs Man Utd?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED travel to South East London to face Crystal Palace TONIGHT!And referee Jarred Gillett will sport a video camera during the huge Premier League clash at Selhurst Park – but what’s the reason behind the use of technology?Premier League official Jarred Gillett will wear a video camera for Crystal Palace vs Man UtdWhy is referee Jarred Gillett wearing a camera for Crystal Palace vs Man Utd?Premier League official Jarred Gillett will wear a ‘RefCam’ for tonight’s clash between Crystal Palace and Man Utd.The video will be used in a one-off program that provides insight into officiating in the top flight of English football.Footage caught on Gillett’s camera will not be broadcast live during the match but will be released to fans at a later date.The RefCam has been used in the Bundesliga this season with ref Daniel Schlager sporting the camera during a 2-2 draw between Eintracht Frankfurt and Wolfsburg in February.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhat did the Premier League say about the RefCam?A statement from the Premier League read: “This footage will not be broadcast live but fans will be able to view it later in the year as part of a programme being produced by Premier League Productions (PLP) aimed at offering further insight and education into the demands of officiating in the Premier League.”The technology comprises a head-mounted device which is integrated into the usual referee communications system.”Its one-off use for educational purposes has been approved by The IFAB, the Premier League, PGMOL and both clubs.”We would like to thank Crystal Palace and Manchester United for their support with this project.”Most read in FootballHow to watch Crystal Palace vs Man Utd?
      Crystal Palace vs Man Utd will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
      You can live stream the action on the NOW TV and Sky Go apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Alternatively, you can follow the match via SunSport’s live blog. More

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      Premier League referee to wear never-before-seen equipment ON HIS HEAD tonight for Crystal Palace vs Man Utd clash

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      A PREMIER LEAGUE referee will wear a camera on his HEAD for tonight’s clash between Manchester United and Crystal Palace.Jarred Gillet is set to wear the head-mounted device, dubbed ‘RefCam’, for the game at Selhurst Park.Referee Jarred Gillett will wear a bodycam when he officiates Crystal Palace vs Manchester UnitedThe headset will record Palace vs Man Utd as the match unfolds but it will not be broadcast live.Instead the footage will be used for a one-off edition of the programme Match Officials Mic’d Up.The show, which is broadcast on Sky Sports, delves into contentious refereeing decisions, with PGMOL chief Howard Webb featuring on it recently and admitting Nottingham Forest were wrongly denied a penalty against Everton last month.The bodycam has received approval for a one-off usage by the IFAB, Premier League, PGMOL and both clubs.Both sets of players will be made aware of the camera and may have to tone down their usual interactions with the ref.Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has a reputation for passionately expressing his views to officials during matches.Gillett has previously been part of experimentation on the pitch when he was mic’d up for an A-League clash between Sydney FC and Melbourne City.A video of Gillett communicating with players over various decisions from the game went viral, with the ref revealing he was not aware he was going to be broadcast live on TV.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe said: “It is interesting because the mic situation, I wasn’t broadcast live on TV in terms of when the game was being played that night and I wasn’t even aware that my comms were going to be used in the way they were after the game.“Actually, what has been produced afterwards and put out was genuine, legitimate, and I wasn’t even aware that was going to happen so in terms of the authenticity and how the comms were, that is just our regular communication kit that we use every week. It is the same here.Ref announces VAR decision tin stadium for first time in Women’s World Cup“Those exchanges that happen with players are commonplace, it is just they are not heard because the broadcast of comms at the moment isn’t permitted to happen live. “There is a little bit of secrecy around those sorts of exchanges that happen between players and referees. For me, that was just normal.” More

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      I was the youngest referee in World Snooker Championship history – it went horribly wrong when a streaker caused mayhem

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      PAUL COLLIER says farewell to snooker refereeing on Monday night – and he is praying it is less eventful than his first world final.The Welshman has the honour of being in the middle as Kyren Wilson and Jak Jones battle it out over two days for the £500,000 top prize.Referee Paul Collier stands behind Ronnie O’Sullivan and Graeme Dott ahead of the Embassy World Snooker finalA streaker was a nuisance for Collier before the fourth and final sessionThis is his fourth final at the highest level but his first in 2004 was famously interrupted by a male STREAKER before the fourth and final session.Some hairy-a***d bloke jumped out of the crowd, whipped off his shirt and trousers and then tried to hide under the table before being escorted away by security.Collier, 53, recalled: “I was the youngest referee of a world final at the time, it was quite an experience for me.“I’d never done the one-table before and normally everybody does a semi-final then a final, but I was straight into a final.Read more snooker news“I’ve seen bits of it back. It was unfortunate because it was the year we had the streaker and that idiot came out of the crowd.“I’m focused ready for the last session of the final and this bloke’s crawling round naked under the table.“If you look at it I’ve hit him with the rest as we’re trying to get him out from underneath.“It broke the atmosphere. You don’t expect that. It would be nice not to have one this time!”Most read in FootballCollier will ref low-level Q School matches in Leicester this month but then hangs up his gloves and black tie for good to become a tournament director on the World Snooker Tour.Between 2005 and 2011, he took a break from the sport, disillusioned by the then rulemakers, and he ran a snooker club in his home town, sold cars and bought a café.World Snooker Championship referee Marcel Eckardt suffers official’s worst nightmare after Jak Jones missOff-the-baize, it has been a difficult couple of years with mum Shirley dying in 2021.And then he had to give his wife, his “beloved Dragon”, emergency CPR when her heart stopped at a dinner party – thankfully she is okay these days.Like in football, a good ref is one you barely notice because they have not made a mistake or become the main talking point.Yet Collier, who can spend more time with his grandkids, does not want VAR to become a mainstay in the sport.The Newport-based official, who oversaw Mark Selby’s triumphs in 2016 and 2021, said: “I was on the wrong end of one of these calls at the Tour Championship when Gary Wilson was playing and I made a call.“I called it as I’d seen it and it turned out after 20 replays I’d got it wrong.“It was raised at the time, ‘can you look at the replay?’“What people don’t realise is we don’t have that technology yet.“If the TV company can queue it up in time, you end up watching it on one of the floor cameras viewfinders. You can’t always tell on that, you don’t know.“My view is why do you want to stop play for four or five minutes and you might not get an answer anyway.“It’s not like I didn’t see it, I saw it. I made a decision. On reflection I got it wrong.Paul Collier says his goodbyes to the Crucible before the World Snooker Championship final“I’m not a big football fan. I follow rugby union, which has TMO. That frustrates the hell out of me because it takes so long.READ MORE SUN STORIES“When you’re at the game, the amount of time you don’t know what’s happening because you haven’t got an earpiece and can’t listen to it.“I’d like to stay away from it in snooker. But it’s gutting when you get it wrong.” More