Ex-Fifa official ‘can’t believe’ Lisandro Martinez controversy as new Man United claim issued
Brighton & Hove Albion should have had a penalty kick in their 2-1 win over Man United on Sunday (7 August), according to Keith Hackett.…
Keith Hackett Archives: 08/2022
Ex-Fifa official: Premier League may launch investigation after ‘surprise’ Jurgen Klopp reveal at Liverpool
The Premier League may investigate the Craven Cottage pitch following Jurgen Klopp’s complaints about it after Liverpool drew 2-2 with Fulham on Saturday (6 August).…
Ex-Fifa official lambasts Abdoulaye Doucoure as controversial Everton footage analysed
Everton can have no complaints with the penalty awarded to Chelsea as they lost 1-0 at Goodison Park on Saturday (6 August), according to Keith…
Ex-Premier League referee: FA should slap Scott McTominay with extended ban as controversial Man United image emerges
The FA should intervene and give Scott McTominay a three-game ban for his challenge on Moises Caicedo as Man United lost 2-1 to Brighton &…
Ex-Premier League referee issues ‘100%’ Rhian Brewster claim after twist in Sheffield United controversy
Keith Hackett has insisted it is “100 per cent” right to drop an assault charge against Sheffield United striker Rhian Brewster. Speaking exclusively to Football…
Ex-Fifa official issues ‘disaster’ claim as VAR accused of anti-Celtic and Rangers bias
VAR will not affect Celtic and Rangers differently to other Scottish Premiership clubs, according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the ex-Fifa and…
Ex-Premier League referee: Liverpool handed major boost as claim on new law change issued
Liverpool and the rest of the Premier League will benefit from the IFAB’s clarification of the offside law, according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively to…
Ex-Fifa official hits out at Calvin Bassey as ex-Rangers star caught up in controversy
Former Rangers defender Calvin Bassey can have no complaints after he was sent off on his Ajax debut on Saturday (30 July), according to Keith…
Ex-Uefa official: Rangers victims of major injustice as controversial Antonio Colak footage analysed
Antonio Colak’s goal in Rangers’ 2-1 win over Livingston on Saturday (30 July) should not have been disallowed for offside, according to Keith Hackett. Speaking…
Ex-Fifa official: ‘Big’ Premier League change is needed after Liverpool reveal
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp should call for the Premier League to be reduced to 18 teams rather than complain about the Community Shield. That is…
Ex-Premier League official: Mike Dean should be sacked after Man City development
Mike Dean cannot be the VAR operator in West Ham’s game with Man City on Sunday (7 August) and be a columnist for the Daily…
Ex-Premier League referee issues emphatic Bobby Madden claim as Doncaster Rovers footage goes viral
Bobby Madden had no choice but to send Lee Tomlin off as Doncaster Rovers drew 0-0 with Bradford City on Saturday (30 July), according to…
Ex-Fifa official highlights ‘big problem’ as West Brom may be behind referee change
West Brom and other EFL clubs may have driven the recent change to guidance on fouls, according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider,…
Ex-Fifa official: Liverpool set for police probe after confirmed news
The Liverpool fans who let off flares during their 3-1 win over Man City in the Community Shield on Saturday (30 July) should expect a…
Ex-Premier League referee issues emphatic Fred claim as controversial Man United footage analysed
Fred can have no complaints with the red card he received as Man United were beaten 1-0 by Atletico Madrid in a pre-season friendly on…
Ex-Premier League referee has major ‘worry’ after Sunderland development
Sunderland fans will benefit from new guidance on time-wasting in the EFL, according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the ex-Fifa and Premier…
Ex-Premier League referee: Rangers profit from major injustice as controversial Connor Goldson footage analysed
Livingston should not have had a goal disallowed in the closing stages of their 2-1 defeat to Rangers on Saturday (30 July), according to Keith…
Ex-Fifa official issues Celtic injustice claim as controversial Reo Hatate footage emerges
The referee was right not to award Celtic a penalty for Anthony Stewart’s challenge on Reo Hatate as they beat Aberdeen 2-0 on Sunday (31…
Ex-Fifa official: Everton told ‘action will be taken’ as two controversial statements issued
Everton and the rest of the Premier League must know “action will be taken” against pitch invaders in 2022-23, according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively…
Ex-Fifa official: Rangers victims of illegal development after referee ‘failure’
Rangers’ 2-1 win over Livingston on Saturday (29 July) took place on an illegal pitch, according to Keith Hackett. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the…