Exclusive: Malo Gusto penalty call wrong as ex-FIFA ref slams Chelsea incident
Keith Hackett believes referee Slavko Vincic took the easy way out as Malo Gusto was punished for a handball during Chelsea’s win over Benfica. The…
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Exclusive: Willy Gnonto’s ‘unfair’ punishment sparks calls for law changes
Keith Hackett wants rules around second yellow cards changed after Leeds United star Willy Gnonto was sent off for Italy Under-21s. The former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: ‘FIFA must back off as Enzo Maresca risks Chelsea punishment’
FIFA should allow Enzo Maresca to make decisions on his Chelsea squad without the fear of repercussions, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: ‘Chelsea v Tunis controversy to lead to VAR rule change’
Keith Hackett has called for a change in the use of VAR after Chelsea were on the receiving end of a farcical situation in their…
Exclusive: ‘Wesley Franca to get Premier League ref talk after £20m Brighton move’
Keith Hackett has shared his verdict on Flamengo gem Wesley Franca’s disciplinary record ahead of a potential move to Brighton this summer. The 21-year-old full-back…
Exclusive: ‘Nico Jackson to speak with psychologists as Chelsea fans penalised’
Chelsea psychologists must work closely with Nicolas Jackson to help fix the striker’s disciplinary problems, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA…
Hackett Exclusive: Man City right to be upset as Rico Lewis ban doubled
Man City should have expected a different outcome after appealing against Rico Lewis’ red card against Wydad Casablanca, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL…
Exclusive: ‘Enzo Maresca to send Nico Jackson home after Chelsea implosion’
Enzo Maresca has been told to send Nicolas Jackson back to Stamford Bridge after receiving yet another red card for Chelsea. The former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: Ex-FIFA ref reacts after Leeds’ Gnonto wrongly sanctioned – ‘Crikey’
Keith Hackett was astounded by the decision to send off Leeds United star Willy Gnonto as Italy Under-21s were knocked out of Euro U21. The…
Man City Exclusive: ‘Serial offenders’ deserve greater sanction after latest fine
Man City should have received harsher punishment from the Premier League after receiving a £1million fine for the 2024/25 season, according to Keith Hackett. It…
Exclusive: Long-ban update after Liverpool ace Elliott’s England U21s incident
UEFA will want to “set an example” with a punishment after Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott was caught in a dangerous situation, according to Keith Hackett. The…
Exclusive: ‘England U21s to be hit with severe action’ as Man City, Liverpool stars in brawl
England Under-21s and Spain Under-21s could face “severe” action from UEFA following a mass brawl at full-time, according to Keith Hackett. The former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: Nicolas Jackson facing five-match ban as ex-FIFA ref condemns Chelsea red
Keith Hackett has given his verdict on Nicolas Jackson’s horrendous red card at the Club World Cup. The Chelsea striker was named on the bench…
Man City Exclusive: Referee sent off Rico Lewis amid threat of being sent home
Ramon Abatti sent off Man City defender Rico Lewis against Wydad AC to avoid the threat of being sent home from the the Club World…
Exclusive: Rico Lewis’ Man City red card analysed ‘Yellow but VAR cannot intervene’
Keith Hackett has given his verdict after analysing Rico Lewis’s red card for Man City against Wydad Casablanca and explained why VAR “cannot intervene”. The…
Man City Exclusive: Ex-FIFA ref wants lifetime bans after Club World Cup incident
Keith Hackett has called for the introduction of “airport security” and lifetime bans to combat safety threats after Man City’s match against Wydad Casablanca suffered…
Man City Exclusive: Ex-FIFA ref shares ‘brutality’ verdict after Marmoush crunched
Wydad Casablanca could have seen a man sent off after Man City star Omar Marmoush was on the end of a “reckless” challenge, and Keith…
Exclusive: LAFC face Chelsea fine as ex-FIFA ref slams Giroud controversy
Keith Hackett believes Olivier Giroud will have earned his LAFC side a fine with his actions against former club Chelsea in the Club World Cup.…
Exclusive: Marco Silva’s Fulham sanction mystery sparks transparency calls
Keith Hackett has called for more transparency from the Premier League regulatory panel after an outburst from Fulham boss Marco Silva. The former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: Matheus Cunha ‘damaged the image of the game’ as ban claim made
Matheus Cunha has been accused of having caused damage to the Premier League prior to his Wolves exit to Man United, by Keith Hackett. The…