Antonio Mateu Lahoz has earned quite a reputation as a referee. The Spaniard was under the spotlight again as Getafe CF took on Mallorca FC at home. It was a crucial game for both sides as both of them needed the points. For Getafe, they needed points to stay away from the relegation zone and …
While footballers and managers grab all the hype and fame, the officials often get left behind. Despite holding the power of turning a team’s fortunes upside-down, you’ll rarely hear referees be household names. However, a few have managed to breach that barrier, the likes of Pierluigi Collina and Marcus Merk come to mind. Another addition to that …
To no one’s surprise, Mike Dean seems to have landed in a bit of controversy. The English referee has been officiating games in the top flight of English football for over 20 years now, dishing out the most red cards in the process. Over the years, Mike Dean has been rather infamous for his eagerness …
Pre-season friendlies are some of the more light-hearted fixtures in a very competitive football calendar in England. While players are just willing to brush the rust off their legs before what is likely to be a gruelling football season, fans are in a playful mood as well – and it seemed like so was the …