Feed MRSS-S arbitros_a, en.as.com en https://en.as.com Tue, 26 May 2026 10:41:28 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/from-tori-penso-to-anthony-taylor-these-are-the-52-referees-of-the-2026-world-cup-f202605-n/ Tue, 26 May 2026 10:41:28 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/from-tori-penso-to-anthony-taylor-these-are-the-52-referees-of-the-2026-world-cup-f202605-n/ Roddy Cons FIFA’s referee selections for the 2026 World Cup feature Champions League regulars and officials from six confederations. FIFA’s referee selections for the 2026 World Cup feature Champions League regulars and officials from six confederations. Fútbol Mundial fútbol Mundial 2026 FIFA Árbitros CARL RECINE (REUTERS) From Tori Penso to Anthony Taylor: these are the 52 referees of the 2026 World Cup FIFA’s referee selections for the 2026 World Cup feature Champions League regulars and officials from six confederations. FIFA’s referee selections for the 2026 World Cup feature Champions League regulars and officials from six confederations. <p><b>Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, </b><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/vinicius-jr-or-neymar-real-madrid-star-speaks-out-on-brazils-iconic-no-10-ahead-of-2026-world-cup-f202605-n/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/vinicius-jr-or-neymar-real-madrid-star-speaks-out-on-brazils-iconic-no-10-ahead-of-2026-world-cup-f202605-n/"><b>Neymar</b></a><b> and Kylian Mbappé are among the big names expected to headline the major stories</b> at the <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world_cup/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/world_cup/"><b>2026 World Cup</b></a> this summer. However,<b> 52 less famous figures could also have decisive roles to play </b>as the tournament unfolds across the United States, Mexico and Canada.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/from-tori-penso-to-anthony-taylor-these-are-the-52-referees-of-the-2026-world-cup-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/spanish-referees-escalate-their-fight-with-real-madrid-filing-new-complaints-against-florentino-perez-and-rmtv-f202605-n/ Thu, 21 May 2026 12:39:40 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/spanish-referees-escalate-their-fight-with-real-madrid-filing-new-complaints-against-florentino-perez-and-rmtv-f202605-n/ Ruby Arés,Andy Hall The referees’ union, which has already contcated the Competition Committee, is taking a new step in the confrontation with the club. The referees’ union, which has already contcated the Competition Committee, is taking a new step in the confrontation with the club. Real Madrid Florentino Pérez Árbitros RFEF Denuncias Comité Técnico Árbitros LaLiga EA Sports Fútbol Juanjo Martin (EFE) Spanish referees escalate their fight with Real Madrid, filing new complaints against Florentino Pérez and RMTV The referees’ union, which has already contcated the Competition Committee, is taking a new step in the confrontation with the club. The referees’ union, which has already contcated the Competition Committee, is taking a new step in the confrontation with the club. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/FUBCAAVALBPA5O3ZTUAEQG64BA.jpg?auth=b2fba299d44cd8e32f00a73f2342de39fc3c247090a740d7fac449ecead42018" width="3984" height="2656" alt="The referees’ union, which has already contcated the Competition Committee, is taking a new step in the confrontation with the club."></img><p><b>Spanish referees</b> are going all‑in to defend what they call their <b>honor and professionalism</b> after<b> </b><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/florentino-will-submit-a-500-page-dossier-to-uefa-regarding-the-negreira-scandal-f202605-n/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/florentino-will-submit-a-500-page-dossier-to-uefa-regarding-the-negreira-scandal-f202605-n/"><b>Real Madrid</b> <b>and club president Florentino Pérez accused them of “stealing league titles</b></a><b>”</b> and engaging in long‑term corruption. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/spanish-referees-escalate-their-fight-with-real-madrid-filing-new-complaints-against-florentino-perez-and-rmtv-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/who-are-the-referees-for-the-clausura-2026-final-between-cruz-azul-and-pumas-f202605-n/ Tue, 19 May 2026 19:35:18 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/who-are-the-referees-for-the-clausura-2026-final-between-cruz-azul-and-pumas-f202605-n/ Gabriel Ramírez,AS USA The match officials have been confirmed for the latest Liga MX final, which pits La Máquina against Los Universitarios. The match officials have been confirmed for the latest Liga MX final, which pits La Máquina against Los Universitarios. Fútbol Liga BBVA Bancomer Liga México Clausura Pumas UNAM Cruz Azul FC Deportes Árbitros Jose Luis Melgarejo (Jose Luis Melgarejo) Who are the referees for the Clausura 2026 final between Cruz Azul and Pumas? The match officials have been confirmed for the latest Liga MX final, which pits La Máquina against Los Universitarios. The match officials have been confirmed for the latest Liga MX final, which pits La Máquina against Los Universitarios. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/K2FTDZOZIRFM3GLBJJXVBF63B4.jpg?auth=7b6475611106817f0caf945ba8c50d57cdb3eaca74f3cd2fd7546b4a894660b7" width="4000" height="2667" alt="The match officials have been confirmed for the latest Liga MX final, which pits La Máquina against Los Universitarios."></img><p><b>The officiating crews have been announced for both legs </b>of the Clausura 2026 final, which sees nine-time champions Cruz Azul take on seven-time Liga MX winners Pumas.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/who-are-the-referees-for-the-clausura-2026-final-between-cruz-azul-and-pumas-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/why-wasnt-matheus-cunhas-goal-for-manchester-united-against-forest-disallowed-for-bryan-mbeumos-handball-f202605-n/ Sun, 17 May 2026 13:12:32 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/why-wasnt-matheus-cunhas-goal-for-manchester-united-against-forest-disallowed-for-bryan-mbeumos-handball-f202605-n/ Roddy Cons Forest were left furious after officials reviewed Bryan Mbeumo’s handball involvement for more than two minutes before allowing United’s second goal. Forest were left furious after officials reviewed Bryan Mbeumo’s handball involvement for more than two minutes before allowing United’s second goal. Manchester United Nottingham Forest Premier League Árbitros VAR Phil Noble (REUTERS) Why wasn’t Matheus Cunha’s goal for Manchester United against Forest disallowed for Bryan Mbeumo’s handball? Forest were left furious after officials reviewed Bryan Mbeumo’s handball involvement for more than two minutes before allowing United’s second goal. Forest were left furious after officials reviewed Bryan Mbeumo’s handball involvement for more than two minutes before allowing United’s second goal. <p><b>VAR controversy</b> struck the Premier League once again on Sunday as <b>Manchester United benefited from a seemingly contentious second goal</b> <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/manchester-united-vs-nottingham-forest-live-online-score-stats-goals-updates-premier-league-202526-f202605-n/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/manchester-united-vs-nottingham-forest-live-online-score-stats-goals-updates-premier-league-202526-f202605-n/">against Nottingham Forest</a>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/why-wasnt-matheus-cunhas-goal-for-manchester-united-against-forest-disallowed-for-bryan-mbeumos-handball-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/these-are-the-seven-laliga-titles-florentino-perez-says-were-stolen-from-real-madrid-f202605-n/ Thu, 14 May 2026 06:09:39 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/these-are-the-seven-laliga-titles-florentino-perez-says-were-stolen-from-real-madrid-f202605-n/ Tomás Roncero AS can reveal the Spanish league championships that the Real Madrid president referenced in his press conference. AS can reveal the Spanish league championships that the Real Madrid president referenced in his press conference. Real Madrid Florentino Pérez LaLiga EA Sports FC Barcelona Atlético de Madrid Árbitros Fútbol Deportes "Florentino Pérez FULL SPEECH: 'I Won't Resign' | Negreira Scandal, Media Attacks & Real Madrid Elections" "Florentino Pérez FULL SPEECH: 'I Won't Resign' | Negreira Scandal, Media Attacks & Real Madrid Elections" "Florentino Pérez FULL SPEECH: 'I Won't Resign' | Negreira Scandal, Media Attacks & Real Madrid Elections" <p>When Florentino Pérez declared Tuesday in a press conference that Real Madrid would be submitting a wide-ranging report to UEFA to denounce alleged refereeing corruption tied to Barcelona’s €8.4m in payments to referees’ chief José María Enríquez Negreira over 17 years, he <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/florentino-perez-emergency-press-conference-live-updates-real-madrid-president-speaks-to-the-media-f202605-d/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/florentino-perez-emergency-press-conference-live-updates-real-madrid-president-speaks-to-the-media-f202605-d/">added a line</a> that echoed loudly across Spain’s soccer divide: “I’ve won seven Champions Leagues and only seven LaLiga titles.<b> It</b> <b>could have been 14, but they were stolen from me</b>.” Madrid head coach Álvaro Arbeloa, when asked whether he agreed with Pérez, <a href="https://www.realmadrid.com/en-US/news/football/first-team/press-conference/arbeloa-13-05-2026" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://www.realmadrid.com/en-US/news/football/first-team/press-conference/arbeloa-13-05-2026">didn’t hesitate</a>: “Yes, of course. We all know what has happened for more than 20 years.” Those seven LaLiga campaigns referenced by both the club president and the Madrid coach - seasons in which Los Blancos lost the title by narrow margins ranging from one to four points - have been compiled and documented by the club. Here is a detailed look at each of them.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/these-are-the-seven-laliga-titles-florentino-perez-says-were-stolen-from-real-madrid-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrid-compiles-500page-dossier-for-uefa-detailing-refereeing-errors-it-claims-cost-the-team-16-points-f202605-n/ Tue, 12 May 2026 23:01:02 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrid-compiles-500page-dossier-for-uefa-detailing-refereeing-errors-it-claims-cost-the-team-16-points-f202605-n/ Mario de la Riva,Andy Hall The club has been preparing a comprehensive dossier since the start of the season detailing the refereeing errors that cost them the title. The club has been preparing a comprehensive dossier since the start of the season detailing the refereeing errors that cost them the title. Real Madrid Árbitros LaLiga EA Sports Florentino Pérez VAR Tarjetas fútbol Associated Press/LaPresse (APS) Real Madrid compiles 500‑page dossier for UEFA detailing refereeing errors it claims cost the team 16 points The club has been preparing a comprehensive dossier since the start of the season detailing the refereeing errors that cost them the title. The club has been preparing a comprehensive dossier since the start of the season detailing the refereeing errors that cost them the title. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/6AJI3PLSJVD3PCJHWGRQ56756I.jpg?auth=516d1932210d37e44222967a3af9b75dad803e588d73a273874a212f4f296d19" width="1474" height="829" alt="The club has been preparing a comprehensive dossier since the start of the season detailing the refereeing errors that cost them the title."></img><p><b>Real Madrid</b> have been building <b>a massive refereeing dossier</b> since the start of the season — and now <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/florentino-will-submit-a-500-page-dossier-to-uefa-regarding-the-negreira-scandal-f202605-n/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/florentino-will-submit-a-500-page-dossier-to-uefa-regarding-the-negreira-scandal-f202605-n/"><b>the club says it’s ready to take it to UEFA</b></a>. According to the organization, the report includes <b>500 pages</b> <b>and a video</b> highlighting officiating decisions from this season and last that the club believes have <b>cost the team</b> <b>16 points in La Liga</b>. Newly-crowned champions <b>Barcelona currently lead Madrid by 14</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrid-compiles-500page-dossier-for-uefa-detailing-refereeing-errors-it-claims-cost-the-team-16-points-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><ul><li>A shirt pull on Bellingham (22’)</li><li>A push on Güler (47’)</li><li>A grab on Mbappé in stoppage time</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Girona’s opening goal came after what Madrid argues was a foul on Mbappé during the buildup.</li><li>At 1–1, Rodrygo was tripped in the box (80’) with no penalty given and no VAR intervention.</li></ul><ul><li>A non‑red card for Borja Iglesias after an elbow on Bellingham (58’)</li><li>A penalty not given on Carreras (79’)</li><li>The expulsions of Fran García, Carreras, and Endrick (the latter from the bench)</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Budimir was initially booked for simulation in a challenge with Courtois and Asensio, but VAR intervened and the referee awarded a penalty — a decision Madrid argues was <strong>interpretative, not a clear error</strong>, and therefore should not have been reviewed.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Madrid claims a handball penalty should have been awarded for Pablo Torre’s block of a Mbappé cross.</li><li>Mallorca’s 90th‑minute winner began with what Madrid argues was a clean tackle by Mastantuono.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>In the 88th minute, Mbappé was struck by an elbow from Vitor Reis, leaving him bleeding from a cut above his right eyebrow. No penalty was awarded.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>A handball by Ricardo Rodríguez was dismissed due to an alleged offside by Bellingham — though Madrid insists he was onside.</li><li>On Betis’ equalizer, Madrid claims Antony grabbed Mendy, preventing him from clearing the ball.</li></ul><p></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/florentino-will-submit-a-500-page-dossier-to-uefa-regarding-the-negreira-scandal-f202605-n/ Tue, 12 May 2026 17:50:27 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/florentino-will-submit-a-500-page-dossier-to-uefa-regarding-the-negreira-scandal-f202605-n/ Mario de la Riva,Andy Hall Real Madrid’s president hopes UEFA “will tackle the issue at its root and resolve the case for the good of world football.” Real Madrid’s president hopes UEFA “will tackle the issue at its root and resolve the case for the good of world football.” Real Madrid UEFA Florentino Pérez Caso Negreira FC Barcelona Árbitros Juanjo Martin (EFE) Florentino will submit a 500-page dossier to UEFA regarding the Negreira “scandal” Real Madrid’s president hopes UEFA “will tackle the issue at its root and resolve the case for the good of world football.” Real Madrid’s president hopes UEFA “will tackle the issue at its root and resolve the case for the good of world football.” <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/73MGNAM3L5CUFKCJDREBY3S2TA.jpg?auth=fb5396e1f0ae62a589bedf26fae5e3db07c528e343a2f89282ddc772c142d8ce" width="2656" height="1494" alt="Real Madrid’s president hopes UEFA “will tackle the issue at its root and resolve the case for the good of world football.”"></img><p>One of the biggest moments in <b>Florentino Pérez’s press conference </b>came when the <b>Real Madrid president </b>confirmed that the club is <b>finalizing a massive dossier</b> it plans to submit to UEFA over the <b>Negreira case</b> — a scandal he called “the biggest in soccer history.”</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/florentino-will-submit-a-500-page-dossier-to-uefa-regarding-the-negreira-scandal-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/its-a-scandal-germany-points-finger-of-blame-for-bayern-munich-champions-league-exit-to-psg-f202605-n/ Thu, 07 May 2026 07:56:35 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/its-a-scandal-germany-points-finger-of-blame-for-bayern-munich-champions-league-exit-to-psg-f202605-n/ José Carlos Menzel,Calum Roche Bayern and German media turned their fury on João Pinheiro after a night of contentious calls against PSG. Bayern and German media turned their fury on João Pinheiro after a night of contentious calls against PSG. FC Bayern Múnich Alemania Champions League UEFA Arbitraje deportivo Árbitros Angelika Warmuth (REUTERS) “It’s a scandal!” - Germany points finger of blame for Bayern Munich Champions League exit to PSG Bayern and German media turned their fury on João Pinheiro after a night of contentious calls against PSG. Bayern and German media turned their fury on João Pinheiro after a night of contentious calls against PSG. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/NL6LCU4HPNOGHEKNYKCOR3A3HQ.jpg?auth=72df1b913657e5ddaa80bd44bea0dd9125dfd4ee5e9d4e558622548c2f25278d" width="2071" height="1443" alt="Bayern and German media turned their fury on João Pinheiro after a night of contentious calls against PSG."></img><p><b>Bayern and the German press were quick to identify the man they believed was responsible for the Munich side’s Champions League exit after the </b><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/bayern-vs-psg-ends-in-drama-as-champions-league-holders-advance-to-set-up-arsenal-final-f202605-n/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/bayern-vs-psg-ends-in-drama-as-champions-league-holders-advance-to-set-up-arsenal-final-f202605-n/"><b>1-1 draw against PSG</b></a><b>:</b> Portuguese referee João Pinheiro. They blamed him for not showing Nuno Mendes a second yellow card for a handball and for <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/why-werent-bayern-munich-given-a-penalty-against-psg-for-a-handball-by-joao-neves-f202605-n/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/why-werent-bayern-munich-given-a-penalty-against-psg-for-a-handball-by-joao-neves-f202605-n/">not awarding a penalty for another handball</a>, this time by João Neves after a clearance by Vitinha. The most forceful outlet was Bild: “Refereeing scandal! Bayern’s dream of the final destroyed,” the newspaper wrote on its website.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/its-a-scandal-germany-points-finger-of-blame-for-bayern-munich-champions-league-exit-to-psg-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-joao-pinheiro-referee-for-bayern-munich-vs-psg-champions-league-semifinal-2nd-leg-f202605-n/ Wed, 06 May 2026 10:27:07 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-joao-pinheiro-referee-for-bayern-munich-vs-psg-champions-league-semifinal-2nd-leg-f202605-n/ Andy Hall This is the Portuguese referee’s fourth season officiating in the Champions League and his second encounter with both semifinalists. This is the Portuguese referee’s fourth season officiating in the Champions League and his second encounter with both semifinalists. FC Bayern Múnich PSG Champions League Árbitros Arbitraje deportivo UEFA Fútbol Dylan Martinez (REUTERS) Who is João Pinheiro, referee for Bayern Munich vs PSG, Champions League semifinal 2nd leg? This is the Portuguese referee’s fourth season officiating in the Champions League and his second encounter with both semifinalists. This is the Portuguese referee’s fourth season officiating in the Champions League and his second encounter with both semifinalists. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/3XHVJFFGXRNZLJVTXVAQJCV5HA.jpg?auth=ce5482469f162be34ce991b4d88bf71f17e2988c01431f19aef3926941319248" width="3375" height="2247" alt="This is the Portuguese referee’s fourth season officiating in the Champions League and his second encounter with both semifinalists. "></img><p><b>Arsenal </b>became the first finalists in this year’s Champions League after <b>eliminating Atlético in last night’s second leg</b> in London. Joining them will be the winners of the other semi-final tie between Bayern Munich and PSG which will be resolved this evening. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-joao-pinheiro-referee-for-bayern-munich-vs-psg-champions-league-semifinal-2nd-leg-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-daniel-siebert-referee-for-arsenal-vs-atletico-madrid-champions-league-semifinal-2nd-leg-f202605-n/ Tue, 05 May 2026 17:46:56 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-daniel-siebert-referee-for-arsenal-vs-atletico-madrid-champions-league-semifinal-2nd-leg-f202605-n/ Roddy Cons German UEFA elite referee takes charge at Emirates. Check out the full officiating team and his past record involving Arsenal and Atlético. German UEFA elite referee takes charge at Emirates. Check out the full officiating team and his past record involving Arsenal and Atlético. Fútbol Champions League UEFA Champions League Arsenal FC Atlético de Madrid Árbitros Champions League semifinals key info x AS USA Champions League semifinals key info x AS USA Champions League semifinals key info x AS USA <p><b>Daniel Siebert</b> <b>will referee the second leg of the Arsenal vs </b><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/why-atletico-madrid-changed-hotels-in-london-before-champions-league-night-against-arsenal-cholo-and-his-superstitions-f202605-n/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/why-atletico-madrid-changed-hotels-in-london-before-champions-league-night-against-arsenal-cholo-and-his-superstitions-f202605-n/"><b>Atlético Madrid</b></a><b> semifinal in the Champions League</b> at the Emirates, marking <b>the German official’s</b> <b>most high-profile appointment</b> to date.</p><h3>Arsenal vs Atlético Madrid live online</h3><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-daniel-siebert-referee-for-arsenal-vs-atletico-madrid-champions-league-semifinal-2nd-leg-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/a-seven-game-ban-rocks-rayo-vallecano-before-strasbough-clash-in-uefa-conference-league-heres-what-happened-f202604-n/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:41:28 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/a-seven-game-ban-rocks-rayo-vallecano-before-strasbough-clash-in-uefa-conference-league-heres-what-happened-f202604-n/ Maite Martín,Andy Hall Midfielder Isi Palazón was handed one of the toughest suspensions in Spanish football history. The Madrid club is preparing to submit an appeal. Midfielder Isi Palazón was handed one of the toughest suspensions in Spanish football history. The Madrid club is preparing to submit an appeal. Rayo Vallecano Sanciones deportivas Sanciones Isaac Palazón Comité Técnico Árbitros Árbitros LaLiga EA Sports Racing Estrasburgo Europa Conference League Juanjo Martín (EFE) A seven-game ban rocks Rayo Vallecano before Strasbough clash in UEFA Conference League - Here’s what happened Midfielder Isi Palazón was handed one of the toughest suspensions in Spanish football history. The Madrid club is preparing to submit an appeal. Midfielder Isi Palazón was handed one of the toughest suspensions in Spanish football history. The Madrid club is preparing to submit an appeal. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/TYD5YMHODBJCFJZJJJSXXDAYFM.jpg?auth=ac8d9a2d264f940027d9aab4111346169e93935cda8ac656f7740b982f7b3098" width="2513" height="1676" alt="Midfielder Isi Palazón was handed one of the toughest suspensions in Spanish football history. The Madrid club is preparing to submit an appeal."></img><p><b>Rayo Vallecano</b> <b>fans are furious</b> — and they have good reason to be. <b>The league campaign is officially over for Isi Palazón</b> after a disciplinary ruling handed down Wednesday hit the midfielder with a <b>seven‑game suspension</b> stemming from last weekend’s clash with <b>Real Sociedad</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/a-seven-game-ban-rocks-rayo-vallecano-before-strasbough-clash-in-uefa-conference-league-heres-what-happened-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><ul><li><strong>1 game</strong> for yellow‑card accumulation</li><li><strong>2 games</strong> for protesting a referee’s decision</li><li><strong>4 games</strong> for allegedly calling the referee a <em>“sinvergüenza”</em> — roughly “shameless” or “scoundrel” — as written in the match report</li></ul><p></p><ul><li><strong>It should have intervened</strong> to award Rayo a penalty for a persistent hold on Carlos Martín.</li><li>It <strong>should NOT have intervened</strong> to overturn a Rayo goal and award a penalty to Real Sociedad, since the play did not meet the “clear and obvious error” standard.</li></ul><p></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-sandro-scharer-referee-for-psg-vs-bayern-munich-champions-league-semifinal-1st-leg-f202604-n/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:42:34 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-sandro-scharer-referee-for-psg-vs-bayern-munich-champions-league-semifinal-1st-leg-f202604-n/ Calum Roche The Swiss official will lead an all-Spanish refereeing team for this blockbuster game between Europe’s in-form sides. The Swiss official will lead an all-Spanish refereeing team for this blockbuster game between Europe’s in-form sides. Champions League UEFA Champions League PSG FC Bayern Múnich Arbitraje deportivo Árbitros FRANCK FIFE (AFP) Who is Sandro Scharer, referee for PSG-Bayern Champions League semifinal 1st leg? The Swiss official will lead an all-Spanish refereeing team for this blockbuster game between Europe’s in-form sides. The Swiss official will lead an all-Spanish refereeing team for this blockbuster game between Europe’s in-form sides. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/7NG5SQSKDVE4ZNIW4TQBQHPZSY.jpg?auth=e0a2c00c54164ea1e5a45889fa0d414d54229cd0dca99fe303b93db1c3969b41" width="2321" height="1548" alt="The Swiss official will lead an all-Spanish refereeing team for this blockbuster game between Europe’s in-form sides."></img><p><b>The Swiss referee Sandro Schärer, who will be assisted by an entirely Spanish officiating team,</b> has been appointed to oversee Tuesday’s first leg of the Champions League semifinal between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. It’s what many people consider the final that should have been, as these two heavyweights have proven themselves the form teams.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-sandro-scharer-referee-for-psg-vs-bayern-munich-champions-league-semifinal-1st-leg-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-danny-makkelie-the-referee-for-the-atletico-madrid-arsenal-champions-league-semi-final-first-leg-f202604-n/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:20:42 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-danny-makkelie-the-referee-for-the-atletico-madrid-arsenal-champions-league-semi-final-first-leg-f202604-n/ EFE EFE,Andy Hall The Dutchman has refereed Atlético seven times, including the memorable Last 16 comeback against Liverpool in 2019-20. The Dutchman has refereed Atlético seven times, including the memorable Last 16 comeback against Liverpool in 2019-20. Atlético de Madrid Arsenal FC Champions League Árbitros Arbitraje deportivo Fútbol ODD ANDERSEN (AFP) Who is Danny Makkelie, the referee for the Atlético Madrid-Arsenal Champions League semi-final first leg The Dutchman has refereed Atlético seven times, including the memorable Last 16 comeback against Liverpool in 2019-20. The Dutchman has refereed Atlético seven times, including the memorable Last 16 comeback against Liverpool in 2019-20. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/K4QTMDQIXLWUTLVPZH5NFJWB2M.jpg?auth=ea1f1b9ca1d6516b187c2d9608fa0fc4c298109a48b0fb5c19e3fd8fbc791a4d" width="4686" height="3124" alt="The Dutchman has refereed Atlético seven times, including the memorable Last 16 comeback against Liverpool in 2019-20. "></img><p>UEFA has tapped Dutch referee <b>Danny Makkelie</b> to take charge of <b>Wednesday’s first leg between Atlético Madrid and Arsenal</b> in the Champions League semifinals. The match kicks off at 3:00 p.m. ET / 12 noon PDT at the Metropolitano in Madrid.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-danny-makkelie-the-referee-for-the-atletico-madrid-arsenal-champions-league-semi-final-first-leg-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-slavko-vincic-referee-for-bayern-munich-vs-real-madrid-champions-league-quarter-final-second-leg-f202604-n/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:33:54 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-slavko-vincic-referee-for-bayern-munich-vs-real-madrid-champions-league-quarter-final-second-leg-f202604-n/ Andy Hall Tonight’s game at the Allianz Arena will be the Slovenian referee’s 50th in the Champions League. He oversaw the 2024 final between Madrid and Dortmund. Tonight’s game at the Allianz Arena will be the Slovenian referee’s 50th in the Champions League. He oversaw the 2024 final between Madrid and Dortmund. Champions League FC Bayern Múnich Real Madrid Fútbol Árbitros Arbitraje Who is Slavko Vincic, referee for Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid, Champions League quarter final second leg? Tonight’s game at the Allianz Arena will be the Slovenian referee’s 50th in the Champions League. He oversaw the 2024 final between Madrid and Dortmund. Tonight’s game at the Allianz Arena will be the Slovenian referee’s 50th in the Champions League. He oversaw the 2024 final between Madrid and Dortmund. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/BSM3WZXBOVD7DNDWCFR5YJDDTU.jpg?auth=a13ae0be8a54ceee8823c4aafde3ded5d402101baaf38e62625e0b391df873ae" width="900" height="506" alt="Tonight’s game at the Allianz Arena will be the Slovenian referee’s 50th in the Champions League. He oversaw the 2024 final between Madrid and Dortmund."></img><p><b>Real Madrid’s season</b> hangs in the balance and this evening’s quarter final return leg against <b>Bayern Munich</b> could determine whether Álvaro Arbeloa’s side finish with silverware or not.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-slavko-vincic-referee-for-bayern-munich-vs-real-madrid-champions-league-quarter-final-second-leg-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/atletico-madrid-vs-barcelona-how-to-watch-todays-champions-league-game-played-at-the-metropolitano-f202604-n/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/atletico-madrid-vs-barcelona-how-to-watch-todays-champions-league-game-played-at-the-metropolitano-f202604-n/ William Allen After winning at Camp Nou last week, Atlético take a two-goal lead into the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals. After winning at Camp Nou last week, Atlético take a two-goal lead into the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals. FC Barcelona Atlético de Madrid Fútbol Flick Simeone UEFA Árbitros Lamine Yamal press conference Lamine Yamal press conference Lamine Yamal press conference <p>In the teams’ third meeting this month - and sixth this season - <b>Atlético Madrid and Barcelona square off yet again in the Spanish capital tonight</b>, as Los Rojiblancos bid to complete another Champions League quarterfinal win over the Catalans.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/atletico-madrid-vs-barcelona-how-to-watch-todays-champions-league-game-played-at-the-metropolitano-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/BPSUGSIA7BJKBNTUOV4I5TPAJQ.jpg?auth=f2aa2f804ff197cf485bd37eba1814d0f9748d5f473594b66ec7b836113fb211" width="1395" height="1043" alt="Barcelona had Pau Cubarsí (center) sent off in the first leg at Camp Nou last Wednesday."></img> https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-clement-turpin-referee-for-atletico-madrid-vs-barcelona-champions-league-quarterfinal-second-leg-f202604-n/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:40:26 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-clement-turpin-referee-for-atletico-madrid-vs-barcelona-champions-league-quarterfinal-second-leg-f202604-n/ EFE EFE,Roddy Cons French official Turpin will oversee Atletico’s return leg against Barcelona, with hosts protecting a 2-0 aggregate lead in Madrid. French official Turpin will oversee Atletico’s return leg against Barcelona, with hosts protecting a 2-0 aggregate lead in Madrid. Fútbol Champions League UEFA Champions League Atlético de Madrid FC Barcelona Árbitros Champions League yellow cards x AS USA Champions League yellow cards x AS USA Champions League yellow cards x AS USA <p>French referee <b>Clément Turpin will officiate Tuesday’s second leg of the Champions League quarterfinal between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona</b> at <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/barcelona-coach-flick-caught-making-grass-complaint-to-uefa-ahead-of-atletico-madrid-ucl-game-f202604-n/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/barcelona-coach-flick-caught-making-grass-complaint-to-uefa-ahead-of-atletico-madrid-ucl-game-f202604-n/">Estadio Metropolitano</a> in Madrid (3 p.m. ET). It will be the first time he has taken charge of a European match between the two clubs.</p><h3>Atlético Madrid vs Barcelona live </h3><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-clement-turpin-referee-for-atletico-madrid-vs-barcelona-champions-league-quarterfinal-second-leg-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-maurizio-mariani-referee-for-liverpool-vs-psg-champions-league-quarterfinal-second-leg-f202604-n/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:55 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-maurizio-mariani-referee-for-liverpool-vs-psg-champions-league-quarterfinal-second-leg-f202604-n/ Andy Hall The 44-year-old Italian, who gained his FIFA license in 2019, has overseen games involved both clubs - including last year’s quarter final. The 44-year-old Italian, who gained his FIFA license in 2019, has overseen games involved both clubs - including last year’s quarter final. Liverpool FC PSG Champions League Árbitros Fútbol Champions League yellow cards x AS USA Champions League yellow cards x AS USA Champions League yellow cards x AS USA <p><b>Anfield </b>has witnessed many extraordinary comebacks in Europe, where the team has defied the odds to overturn seemingly impossible scorelines. <b>Arne Slot’s men </b>go into this evening’s <b>Champions League quarter final return leg</b> in such a position. Trailing 2-0 from last week’s first leg in Paris, the Reds require more than a bit of luck if they are to defeat the cup holders and advance into the next round.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-maurizio-mariani-referee-for-liverpool-vs-psg-champions-league-quarterfinal-second-leg-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/unfathomable-barca-blast-uefa-as-laliga-giants-lodge-referee-complaint-f202604-n/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:23:47 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/unfathomable-barca-blast-uefa-as-laliga-giants-lodge-referee-complaint-f202604-n/ Javier Miguel,William Allen Barcelona have lodged an official complaint over the performance of the referee in Wednesday’s Champions League defeat to Atlético Madrid. Barcelona have lodged an official complaint over the performance of the referee in Wednesday’s Champions League defeat to Atlético Madrid. FC Barcelona Fútbol Atlético de Madrid UEFA Árbitros Champions League Atletico Madrid 'clear red' against Barcelona - AS USA Atletico Madrid 'clear red' against Barcelona - AS USA Atletico Madrid 'clear red' against Barcelona - AS USA <p><b>Barcelona have submitted a formal complaint to UEFA</b> over the performance of Romanian <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-istvan-kovacs-referee-for-barcelona-vs-atletico-madrid-champions-league-quarterfinal-1st-leg-f202604-n/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-istvan-kovacs-referee-for-barcelona-vs-atletico-madrid-champions-league-quarterfinal-1st-leg-f202604-n/">referee István Kovács</a> in the Blaugrana’s Champions League defeat to Atlético Madrid. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/unfathomable-barca-blast-uefa-as-laliga-giants-lodge-referee-complaint-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/these-are-the-us-referees-at-the-2026-world-cup-who-are-tori-penso-and-ismail-elfath-f202604-n/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:38:22 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/these-are-the-us-referees-at-the-2026-world-cup-who-are-tori-penso-and-ismail-elfath-f202604-n/ William Allen FIFA has confirmed its roster of match officials for this summer’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. FIFA has confirmed its roster of match officials for this summer’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Árbitros FIFA Mundial 2026 Mundial fútbol Mundial fútbol femenino Mundial Australia/Nueva Zelanda 2023 Fútbol Femenino Estados Unidos Inside Germany's World Cup training base Inside Germany's World Cup training base Inside Germany's World Cup training base <p>U.S. officials <b>Ismail Elfath and Tori Penso are among the 52 match referees </b>selected for this summer’s men’s World Cup, FIFA <a href="https://inside.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-2026-match-referees-appointed" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://inside.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/media-releases/fifa-world-cup-2026-match-referees-appointed">has announced</a>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/these-are-the-us-referees-at-the-2026-world-cup-who-are-tori-penso-and-ismail-elfath-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/surprise-inclusion-as-fifa-confirms-2026-world-cup-referees-find-out-the-full-list-f202604-n/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:36:52 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/surprise-inclusion-as-fifa-confirms-2026-world-cup-referees-find-out-the-full-list-f202604-n/ Ruby Arés,William Allen Ahead of this summer’s men’s World Cup, FIFA has announced its list of match officials for the 48-team tournament in North America. Ahead of this summer’s men’s World Cup, FIFA has announced its list of match officials for the 48-team tournament in North America. Árbitros FIFA Mundial fútbol Mundial 2026 Fútbol LEGO launches sets celebrating Mbappe, Messi, Ronaldo and Vini Jr for World Cup LEGO launches sets celebrating Mbappe, Messi, Ronaldo and Vini Jr for World Cup LEGO launches sets celebrating Mbappe, Messi, Ronaldo and Vini Jr for World Cup <p><b>FIFA has sprung a surprise in its list of referees for the 2026 men’s World Cup</b>. Global soccer’s governing body <a href="https://digitalhub.fifa.com/asset/7879a8c6-c228-4848-a8de-7dc69b37b594/Final-List-of-Match-Officials-FWC-2026.pdf" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://digitalhub.fifa.com/asset/7879a8c6-c228-4848-a8de-7dc69b37b594/Final-List-of-Match-Officials-FWC-2026.pdf">has called up</a> Spain’s Alejandro Hernández Hernández to referee matches at the tournament, which will be held this June and July in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/surprise-inclusion-as-fifa-confirms-2026-world-cup-referees-find-out-the-full-list-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/AVP3BBQYHEJIURQCBDA3C7UU4Y.JPG?auth=4f80f267c443c794f2f0f533e9f30ed1c0da7f8018583c84192c1381935b3731" width="3159" height="2106" alt="Alejandro Hernández Hernández."></img> https://en.as.com/soccer/uefa-complaint-looms-as-barcelona-rage-over-controversial-calls-in-atletico-clash-f202604-n/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:30:54 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/uefa-complaint-looms-as-barcelona-rage-over-controversial-calls-in-atletico-clash-f202604-n/ Juan Jiménez,Roddy Cons Barcelona consider formal protest after disputed penalty decision and key incidents vs Atlético, adding to growing Champions League frustration in recent seasons. Barcelona consider formal protest after disputed penalty decision and key incidents vs Atlético, adding to growing Champions League frustration in recent seasons. Fútbol FC Barcelona Atlético de Madrid Champions League UEFA Champions League Árbitros Atletico Madrid 'clear red' against Barcelona - AS USA Atletico Madrid 'clear red' against Barcelona - AS USA Atletico Madrid 'clear red' against Barcelona - AS USA <p>The days of the infamous <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/67653888" target="_self" rel="" title="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/67653888">Ovrebo</a> chants are long gone. So, too, the outrage that once surrounded <a href="https://onefootball.com/en/news/report-uefa-admit-referee-aided-barcelona-in-6-1-win-over-psg-in-champions-league-29930175" target="_self" rel="" title="https://onefootball.com/en/news/report-uefa-admit-referee-aided-barcelona-in-6-1-win-over-psg-in-champions-league-29930175">Aytekin</a>. But for <b>Barcelona</b>, the<b> sense of injustice in Europe</b> hasn’t disappeared, it has simply evolved.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/uefa-complaint-looms-as-barcelona-rage-over-controversial-calls-in-atletico-clash-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-istvan-kovacs-referee-for-barcelona-vs-atletico-madrid-champions-league-quarterfinal-1st-leg-f202604-n/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-istvan-kovacs-referee-for-barcelona-vs-atletico-madrid-champions-league-quarterfinal-1st-leg-f202604-n/ William Allen Last year’s Champions League final referee, Romania’s István Kovács will be the man in the middle at Camp Nou today. Last year’s Champions League final referee, Romania’s István Kovács will be the man in the middle at Camp Nou today. Árbitros Fútbol Atlético de Madrid FC Barcelona Champions League UEFA El FC Barcelona prepara el partido de Champions League contra el Atlético de Madrid El FC Barcelona prepara el partido de Champions League contra el Atlético de Madrid El FC Barcelona prepara el partido de Champions League contra el Atlético de Madrid <p><b>Romania’s István Kovács</b>, who refereed last season’s final, will take charge of today’s <a href="https://en.as.com/news/champions-league/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/news/champions-league/">Champions League</a> quarterfinal first leg in Catalonia, where Barcelona and Atlético Madrid face off in an all-LaLiga matchup.</p><h3>Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid live online</h3><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-istvan-kovacs-referee-for-barcelona-vs-atletico-madrid-champions-league-quarterfinal-1st-leg-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/E6C43OMRP5FAXMU6TBENMBXPU4.jpg?auth=b0314f8d723f6c0d6e27b4041cdcbbdd487aabcb2a8d76c6d4b197e81e5fc338" width="1774" height="1183" alt="Araújo (right) is dismissed by Kovács."></img> https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-michael-oliver-referee-for-real-madrid-vs-bayern-munich-champions-league-quarterfinal-1st-leg-f202604-n/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:01:00 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-michael-oliver-referee-for-real-madrid-vs-bayern-munich-champions-league-quarterfinal-1st-leg-f202604-n/ William Allen Today’s heavyweight Champions League matchup witnesses Michael Oliver’s return to the scene of one of his most controversial calls. Today’s heavyweight Champions League matchup witnesses Michael Oliver’s return to the scene of one of his most controversial calls. Michael Oliver Árbitros Fútbol Real Madrid Juventus Champions League 2017/2018 Champions League UEFA FC Bayern Múnich Gianluigi Buffon Arbitraje deportivo Estadio Santiago Bernabéu 85 títulos y 6 Champions tiene el Bayern y su capitán y míster dicen esto: pánico al Bernabéu es quedarse muy corto 85 títulos y 6 Champions tiene el Bayern y su capitán y míster dicen esto: pánico al Bernabéu es quedarse muy corto 85 títulos y 6 Champions tiene el Bayern y su capitán y míster dicen esto: pánico al Bernabéu es quedarse muy corto <p><b>Referee Michael Oliver will be in charge at the Estadio Bernabéu today</b>, as Real Madrid and Bayern Munich face off in a marquee Champions League matchup.<b> </b>It will be the Englishman’s first game at the Spanish arena since he awarded the hosts a controversial, last-gasp penalty eight years ago.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-michael-oliver-referee-for-real-madrid-vs-bayern-munich-champions-league-quarterfinal-1st-leg-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-daniel-siebert-referee-for-sporting-cp-vs-arsenal-champions-league-quarterfinal-first-leg-f202604-n/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:37:42 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-daniel-siebert-referee-for-sporting-cp-vs-arsenal-champions-league-quarterfinal-first-leg-f202604-n/ Calum Roche Berlin-born official and UEFA elite referee takes charge of a high-stakes night in Lisbon. Berlin-born official and UEFA elite referee takes charge of a high-stakes night in Lisbon. UEFA Champions League Champions League UEFA Sporting Portugal Arsenal FC Arbitraje deportivo Árbitros SILAS STEIN (AFP) Who is Daniel Siebert, referee for Sporting CP vs Arsenal, Champions League quarterfinal first leg? Berlin-born official and UEFA elite referee takes charge of a high-stakes night in Lisbon. Berlin-born official and UEFA elite referee takes charge of a high-stakes night in Lisbon. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/OYCOKCPY3ZNTFJ5OVLFC47NL5M.jpg?auth=b7cb2b958fed7e4c6844150de9e18ed315a33b01a64fa145748bcd11e3c14272" width="3645" height="2430" alt="Berlin-born official and UEFA elite referee takes charge of a high-stakes night in Lisbon."></img><p><b>UEFA has </b><a href="https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/2048066--sporting-cp-vs-arsenal/matchinfo/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/2048066--sporting-cp-vs-arsenal/matchinfo/"><b>announced</b></a><b> that Daniel Siebert will referee Sporting CP vs Arsenal in the Champions League quarterfinal first leg</b> at Estádio José Alvalade, stepping into one of the four huge games of the week.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-daniel-siebert-referee-for-sporting-cp-vs-arsenal-champions-league-quarterfinal-first-leg-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/mlb/why-the-orioles-game-ended-on-an-abs-challenge-mlb-rule-explained-f202604-n/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:34:42 GMT https://en.as.com/mlb/why-the-orioles-game-ended-on-an-abs-challenge-mlb-rule-explained-f202604-n/ Jennifer Bubel The Baltimore Orioles ended their game against the Texas Rangers on MLB’s first-ever ABS challenge. Here’s how it happened. The Baltimore Orioles ended their game against the Texas Rangers on MLB’s first-ever ABS challenge. Here’s how it happened. MLB Béisbol Baltimore Orioles Texas Rangers Árbitros Arbitraje deportivo GREG FIUME (Getty Images via AFP) Why the Orioles game ended on an ABS challenge - MLB rule explained The Baltimore Orioles ended their game against the Texas Rangers on MLB’s first-ever ABS challenge. Here’s how it happened. The Baltimore Orioles ended their game against the Texas Rangers on MLB’s first-ever ABS challenge. Here’s how it happened. <p>The<b> Baltimore Orioles </b>made a bit of MLB history this week. In an 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, the game ended on the league’s first-ever <b>Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/mlb/why-the-orioles-game-ended-on-an-abs-challenge-mlb-rule-explained-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>