Liel Abada: Ex-Fifa official exposes ‘VAR’ as controversial Celtic footage analysed
Celtic ace Liel Abada’s handball shout during the Europa Conference League loss against Bodo/Glimt exposed the “vulnerability of VAR”. That is the view of ex-Fifa…
Keith Hackett Archives: 02/2022
Liverpool news: Ex-Fifa official ‘wowed’ by controversial Alisson footage missed by Sky cameras
Leeds United should have had a penalty in their 6-0 loss to Liverpool on Wednesday night (23 February), according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively to…
Tottenham news: Ex-Fifa official swipes at ‘lazy refereeing’ as two new Man City controversies analysed
Keith Hackett has suggested referee Anthony Taylor and his assistants were guilty of “lazy refereeing” as Tottenham beat Man City 3-2 on Saturday (19 February).…
Tottenham news: Ex-Fifa official issues major warning to ‘hammered’ Craig Pawson after controversial footage emerges
Craig Pawson needs to be more careful with his body language after his controversial reaction when Tottenham scored their late winner against Man City on…
Ex-Fifa official: Alexandre Lacazette victim of major VAR blunder as controversial Arsenal footage analysed
Alexandre Lacazette’s disallowed goal as Arsenal beat Norwich City on Saturday (19 February) should not have been chalked off for offside. That is the view…
Man United news: Ex-Fifa official tips ‘serial offender’ Scott McTominay to now land multiple red cards
Scott McTominay has a growing reputation and his upcoming opponents may exploit it to get him sent off for Man United. That is the view…
Ex-Fifa official: Ralf Rangnick faces FA punishment as controversial Man United image emerges
Ralf Rangnick may be hit with an FA fine after he stormed onto the pitch to intervene when his Man United players were involved in…
Ref Watch: Arsenal denied ‘nailed on’ penalty as controversial Soares footage analysed
Arsenal should have had a penalty in their 2-1 win over Brentford on Saturday (19 February) when Yoane Wissa appeared to block a shot with…
Ex-Fifa official: Southampton are ‘cheating fans’ and referees should now be on red alert
Keith Hackett has claimed “fans are being cheated” by Southampton and their unique tactic of stopping play. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the ex-Fifa and…
Aston Villa news: Ex-Fifa official issues one-word verdict on possible Danny Ings penalty after analysing controversial footage
Keith Hackett has insisted Aston Villa did not deserve a penalty for Samir’s challenge on Danny Ings in their 1-0 loss to Watford on Saturday…
Ref Watch: Arsenal victims of ‘pantomime’ VAR as controversial Alexandre Lacazette footage emerges
Keith Hackett has claimed Arsenal should have had a penalty for a foul on Alexandre Lacazette during their 2-1 win over Brentford on Saturday (19…
Ex-Premier League referee: Scott McTominay should be banned as controversial Man United footage analysed
Scott McTominay should have been sent off as Man United beat Leeds United 4-2 yesterday (20 February), according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively to Football…
Celtic news: Ex-Fifa official issues ‘clear’ penalty verdict as Jota controversy analysed
Dundee should have been awarded a late spot-kick after Celtic star Jota handled inside the area during Sunday’s clash. That is according to ex-Fifa and…
Ref Watch: Harry Kane winner v Man City should have been disallowed as new Tottenham controversy emerges
Keith Hackett has claimed Tottenham should have had their winner in their 3-2 victory over Man City on Saturday (19 February) ruled out. Speaking exclusively…
Liverpool news: Ex-Fifa official wants referee banned after ‘totally unacceptable’ Mohamed Salah comments
Keith Hackett has slammed referee Victor Gomes for his “totally unacceptable” comments about Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Fifa…
Alex Neil has reason to be angry as controversial Sunderland footage analysed – ex-Fifa official
Sunderland defender Callum Doyle was unlucky to have conceded a penalty against AFC Wimbledon on Saturday. That is according to ex-Fifa and Premier League official…
Celtic news: Ex-Fifa official claims referee will be investigated by Scottish FA after controversy
The Scottish FA will investigate the officiating at Celtic Park on Sunday after an administrative error prevented Raith Rovers defender Sean Mackie from being sent…
Brice Samba: Ex-Fifa official issues ‘100 per cent’ verdict on Nottingham Forest controversy
Referee Leigh Doughty could have prevented Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Brice Samba’s red card offence on Saturday. That is according to ex-Fifa and Premier League official…
Ref Watch: Newcastle officials hailed after ‘absolutely brilliant’ footage analysed
Keith Hackett has heaped praise on referees Craig Pawson and Mike Dean for their officiating of Newcastle United’s win over Aston Villa. Speaking exclusively to…
Ex-Premier League ref spotted new time-wasting tactics being used to ‘burn’ Liverpool as Fabinho fumes
Burnley may have deliberately got themselves offside to time waste against Liverpool on Saturday. That is the view of former Fifa and Premier League official…