Exclusive: Ex-FIFA ref reacts to late Man United penalty incident in Tottenham loss
Keith Hackett has reviewed Pedro Porro’s unpunished challenge on Luke Shaw in Man United’s Europa League final loss to Tottenham. The former PGMOL chief and…
Keith Hackett Archives: 05/2025
Exclusive: Ex-ref stunned after Cook, Kovacic reds in Bournemouth v Man City – ‘Wow’
Keith Hackett has given his expert verdict after reviewing the footage of Lewis Cook and Mateo Kovacic’s red cards in Man City’s 3-1 win over…
Exclusive: ‘Premier League must take action’ after ‘unacceptable’ Omar Marmoush twist
Keith Hackett has reacted after a cameraman entered the field of play after Omar Marmoush’s goal for Manchester City against Bournemouth. The former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: UEFA can’t comply after Chelsea boss Maresca demands rule change
Keith Hackett has dismissed the chances of UEFA agreeing to a rule change demanded by Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA…
Exclusive: Ex-FIFA ref issues red card claim after Brighton’s Gruda dive v Liverpool
Keith Hackett has put forth a bold solution to solve the Premier League’s diving problem after Brajan Gruda attempted to deceive the referee in Brighton’s…
Exclusive: Hackett reacts to Yan Dhanda’s Hearts red card controversy at Kilmarnock
Keith Hackett has reacted to the controversy surrounding the red card shown to Hearts midfielder Yan Dhanda in his side’s win at Kilmarnock. The former…
Exclusive: Beaton backed despite ‘harsh’ Dundee Utd v Aberdeen call in Euro race
Keith Hackett believes referee John Beaton made the right call in awarding a crucial penalty to Dundee United during their win over Aberdeen. The former…
Exclusive: Ban verdict after serious McKenzie incident at Dundee Utd v Aberdeen
Keith Hackett has reacted to the injury suffered by Aberdeen defender Jack MacKenzie in the aftermath of his side’s defeat to Dundee United. The former…
Exclusive: ‘Lucky man’ Wissa escapes red card for diving vs Fulham – Ex-FIFA ref
Keith Hackett has reacted after Brentford were denied a late penalty as they went in search of an equaliser during their defeat to local rivals…
Exclusive: Simon Hooper ‘pedantic’ over Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal ban – Ex-PGMOL boss
Keith Hackett has reacted to a yellow card for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta that will see him serve a touchline ban for his side’s final…
Exclusive: ‘What Michael Oliver says goes’ as Everton denied penalty v Southampton
Everton should have been awarded a first half penalty during their win over Southampton, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official…
Hackett Exclusive: Brentford penalty ‘soft’ as Fulham fans rage at Jarred Gillett
Keith Hackett has given his verdict on a the penalty awarded to Brentford after Fulham fans were left fuming at the decision. The former PGMOL…
Exclusive: PGMOL insider reviews Krafth red card cries from Arsenal vs Newcastle
Keith Hackett has given his verdict on appeals from Arsenal for Newcastle United defender Emil Krafth to be sent off immediately after coming on in…
Exclusive: Brentford v Fulham referee shocks after FA Cup final controversy
Keith Hackett has criticised the decision to assign Jarred Gillett to referee the match between Brentford and Fulham. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official…
Keith Hackett ‘amazed’ as Nottingham Forest denied penalty vs West Ham
Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga should have been awarded a penalty in his side’s win over West Ham, Keith Hackett has said. The former PGMOL…
Exclusive: Man City, Crystal Palace staff to be sanctioned over FA Cup final clash
Keith Hackett is expecting both Man City and Crystal Palace to be punished following a clash between the backroom staff from the two clubs during…
Exclusive: ‘SFA need to act’ over major controversy in Rangers v Hibs – Ex-FIFA ref
Keith Hackett was left surprised that referee Nick Walsh did not award Rangers a goal when Nico Raskin’s effort appeared to cross the line. The…
Exclusive: ‘Nico Raskin to be sanctioned over major Hibs v Rangers controversy’
Nico Raskin is likely to face punishment from the Scottish Football Association after a controversial incident between Hibernian and Rangers, according to Keith Hackett. The…
Exclusive: Controversial Heaven and Gusto clash reviewed after Chelsea v Man United
Keith Hackett has given his verdict on a controversial collision between Man United centre-back Ayden Heaven and Chelsea full-back Malo Gusto. The former PGMOL chief…
Exclusive: Nick Walsh slammed as Kasanwirjo escapes red card in Rangers v Hibs
Keith Hackett was less than impressed with Nick Walsh’s decision to only show Neraysho Kasanwirjo a yellow card for his two-footed lunge on Chris Cadden.…