Pro Ref — governing body overseeing Premier League referee and VAR decisions, managing officiating standards and conducting reviews of match incidents.
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Joy Online
… Iraola conceded in his news conference that “it is not going to change anything” if Pro Ref, the Premier League’s refereeing body, was to offer an apology about the incident. …
I’ll tell my players to dive in future – IraolaDaily Guide
A scene during the Manchester City Derby Premier League refereeing body, Pro Ref, has admitted an “error of judgement” in allowing Erling Haaland’s winning goal in Manchester City’s derby victory over Manchester United. …
Pro Ref Admits Error In Haaland Goal DecisionJoy Online
Arsenal will contact refereeing body Pro Ref over the incident in which Ezri Konsa conceded a penalty in Saturday’s win over Sunderland. …
Arsenal to contact Pro Ref over Konsa penaltyJoy Online
… The decision was made by the Premier League refereeing body, Pro Ref’s chief refereeing officer, Howard Webb, and the management team. …
No weekend game for Manchester derby VAR officialsJoy Online
… Decisions split opinion – even between players at the same club Every summer Pro Ref, the new name for the referees’ body in England, visits each training ground and runs through a series of incidents so players understand what to expect. …
The Premier League’s new plan to end corner chaosThe Ghanaian Times
… The Premier League and Pro Ref are trying to take steps to increase the transparency over decisions while still being limited by the International Football Association Board’s (Ifab) refusal to permit the live broadcast of VAR discussions. …
Premier League to publish verdicts on referee and VAR decisionsJoy Online
… The Premier League and Pro Ref are trying to take steps to increase transparency in decisions while still being limited by the International Football Association Board’s (IFAB) refusal to permit the live broadcast of VAR discussions. …
Premier League to publish verdicts on referee and VAR decisionsDaily Guide
… Howard Webb, chief refereeing officer at Pro Ref, said: “Anthony has been a fantastic servant to the game over many years, both domestically and on the international stage. …
English Referee Anthony Taylor RetiresThe Ghanaian Times
… Howard Webb, chief refereeing officer at Pro Ref, said: “Anthony has been a fantastic servant to the game over many years, both domestically and on the international stage. …
Referee Taylor retiresJoy Online
… Howard Webb, chief refereeing officer at Pro Ref, said: “Anthony has been a fantastic servant to the game over many years, both domestically and on the international stage. …
‘Pressure is intense and scrutiny constant’ – referee Taylor retiresNewcastle manager Andoni Iraola said he will instruct his players to go to the ground in future matches after Liverpool striker Alexander Isak was denied a penalty when Jurrien Timber pulled his shirt during Sunday's Arsenal loss; Iraola argued that VAR and referees only award penalties when players fall.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
Newcastle manager Andoni Iraola said he will instruct his players to go to the ground in future matches after Liverpool striker Alexander Isak was denied a penalty when Jurrien Timber pulled his shirt during Sunday's Arsenal loss; Iraola argued that VAR and referees only award penalties when players fall.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
Pro Ref has acknowledged an "error of judgement" in VAR's decision to allow Erling Haaland's winning goal for Manchester City in their derby victory over Manchester United, saying the video assistant referee should have recommended an on-field review because of questions over whether Enzo Fernandez, in an offside position, had interfered with play.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Arsenal will contact Pro Ref to seek explanation for a penalty awarded against defender Ezri Konsa in Saturday's win over Sunderland, after manager Mikel Arteta criticised referee John Brooks' decision for excessive holding. The penalty was confirmed by VAR.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The video assistant referee Matt Donohue and assistant VAR Blake Antrobus have not been appointed for this weekend's Premier League games following Pro Ref's admission of an "error of judgement" in awarding Erling Haaland's winning goal for Manchester City at Manchester United on Sunday. Pro Ref said the VAR should have recommended an on-field review regarding Enzo Fernandez's position and likely impact on play.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Premier League will instruct referees to penalise holding, pushing, and jostling in penalty areas more strictly this season, focusing on actions that prevent players from playing the ball. The change follows widespread concerns about inconsistent officiating during set-pieces in the previous campaign.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Premier League will publish full judgements from the Key Match Incidents Panel on referee and VAR decisions for the first time this season, alongside direct quotes from officials and expanded RefCam broadcasts, to improve transparency in decision-making.
19 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Premier League will now publish the full judgements from the Key Match Incidents Panel on referee and video assistant referee decisions, alongside direct explanations from officials and RefCam audio. This marks the first time these verdicts will be shared publicly, as part of three new transparency measures.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Anthony Taylor, 47, has announced his immediate retirement from refereeing after 20 years spanning 831 matches, citing intense pressure and constant scrutiny as contributing factors. His final match was Spain's 1-0 World Cup win over Portugal on 6 July.
22 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Anthony Taylor, 47, has retired from refereeing after 20 years and 831 matches, with his final game Spain's 1-0 World Cup win over Portugal on 6 July. Taylor officiated 432 Premier League matches and 163 international games across two decades.
22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Anthony Taylor, 47, has announced his immediate retirement from refereeing after a 20-year career spanning 831 matches, citing the intense pressure and constant scrutiny of elite-level officiating. Taylor officiated 432 Premier League matches, every major domestic cup final, and 163 international matches across 14 years on Fifa's list, with his final match being Spain's 1-0 World Cup win over Portugal on 6 July.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →