Referee Controversy
Referee Chris Kavanagh stood down after FA Cup errors
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Referee Chris Kavanagh and assistant Nick Greenhalgh have been stood down from Premier League duties following several errors in Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United. Newcastle won 3-1 amid controversy over offside calls, a potential red card, and a handball decision. The incident has reignited debates on the use of video assistant referee technology in earlier rounds.
Persib Bandung failed to secure a win against Persik Kediri in week 16 of the Super League 2025/2026, ending in a 1-1 draw. Coach Bojan Hodak expressed dissatisfaction with referee Muhammad Tri's decisions and plans to file an official protest.
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Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Alaves but faced controversy when Vinicius Jr was denied a late penalty. The club's TV channel launched a strong criticism of the refereeing and VAR decisions, calling the incident more than a human error. The win helped Madrid stay close to league leaders Barcelona.