England Exclusive: Ref slammed for missing blatant red card in Sweden clash
England can feel aggrieved that Sweden did not receive a red card in the Women’s Euros quarter-final according to former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett. The…
Keith Hackett Archives: 07/2025
Exclusive: Donald Trump slammed by ex-FIFA official after Chelsea ‘gatecrash’
Chelsea’s Club World Cup victory was overshadowed by Donald Trump’s insistence on making the moment about himself, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: Chelsea player concerns emerge after Real Madrid submit request
Chelsea will need to prepare for their stars to be hit with waves of fatigue once the 2025/26 campaign kicks off, according to Keith Hackett.…
Exclusive: Chelsea boosted in shock win v PSG amid Super Bowl ‘razzmatazz’
Chelsea players will have welcomed the half-time show against PSG while supporters watched on dumbfounded, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA…
Exclusive: Tuchel’s England to learn from Chelsea at World Cup after FA hire
England and Thomas Tuchel could take a leaf out of Chelsea’s book ahead of the 2026 World Cup, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL…
Exclusive: Cole Palmer FIFA sanction update after expletive Chelsea interview
Cole Palmer’s post-match interview could see Chelsea receive a formal warning from FIFA, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official exclusively…
Exclusive: Premier League ‘fraught with danger’ after Palmer’s Chelsea interview
Premier League rule changes ahead of next season are asking for trouble after Cole Palmer’s latest Chelsea interview, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL…
Hackett Exclusive: Joao Pedro blamed as Chelsea penalty wrongly denied
Joao Pedro failed in an attempt to deceive the referee during the Club World Cup final between Chelsea and PSG, according to Keith Hackett. The…
Chelsea Exclusive: Referee slammed over Joao Pedro penalty call after PGMOL exchange
Chelsea were right to be furious as Joao Pedro’s penalty incident went unpunished against PSG in the Club World Cup final, according to Keith Hackett.…
England Exclusive: Ex-FIFA ref shocked by Stanway dive controversy v Wales – ‘Wow’
Georgia Stanway conned the referee as England Women were awarded a penalty against Wales Women, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA…
Exclusive: Joao Neves set for extended ban after ‘violent’ Chelsea v PSG incident
PSG star Joao Neves is likely to face further punishment after being sent off during the 3-0 defeat to Chelsea, according to Keith Hackett. The…
Exclusive: Pedro Neto ‘should have walked’ as Chelsea star ‘fortunate’ v PSG
Pedro Neto was lucky to still be on the pitch as Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea beat PSG in the Club World Cup final, according to Keith…
Exclusive: Luis Enrique facing FIFA charge for striking Chelsea’s Joao Pedro throat
PSG manager Luis Enrique is likely to face disciplinary action from FIFA for an incident that occurred in the aftermath of their Club World Cup…
Exclusive: Chalobah’s handball ‘deliberate’ as ex-FIFA ref slams Chelsea escape
Trevoh Chalobah had VAR to thank after a penalty call was overturned in Chelsea’s win over Fluminense, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: Rangers set for ‘high-risk’ Panathinaikos tie as extra police expected
Rangers will work closely with UEFA and Police Scotland ahead of a Champions League qualification tie against Panathinaikos, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL…
Hackett Exclusive: ‘PGMOL to approach Liverpool over Diogo Jota tributes’
Liverpool must be approached by Howard Webb and PGMOL to discuss in-game tributes following the passing of Diogo Jota, according to Keith Hackett. The former…
Exclusive: ‘Chelsea face gamble with Nico Jackson after 1-on-1 Maresca talks’
Enzo Maresca will be taking a “gamble” by starting Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson against Fluminense at the Club World Cup, according to Keith Hackett. The…
Leeds Exclusive: PGMOL Insider warns Jaka Bijol ‘behave yourself’ after £15m move
Jaka Bijol will require time to adapt to the Premier League after joining Leeds United from Udinese this summer, according to Keith Hackett. The former…
Exclusive: Nuno to exert Clough ‘influence’ on Igor Jesus at Nottingham Forest
Nuno Espirito Santo will play a key role in keeping Igor Jesus in check as the Brazilian moves to Nottingham Forest this summer, according to…
Hackett Exclusive: FIFA slammed after Chelsea ‘serial offender’ Levi Colwill banned
Levi Colwill’s latest suspension for Chelsea has seen Club World Cup officials accused of not upholding the law by Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief…