In an era where technology continually shapes sporting experiences, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) has taken significant steps to enhance the integrity and efficiency of football officiating. The recently approved trials of Football Video Support (FVS) mark a crucial evolution in this journey. Unlike the traditional Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system, FVS empowers coaches,
English Women’s Super League
The conversation around female coaches in men’s football has been ongoing for years, with many like Emma Hayes highlighting the significant obstacles that still exist. Despite Hayes’ impressive resume of titles and accolades, she acknowledges that the acceptance of women in coaching roles for men’s teams is still a long way off. The reluctance of
Rebecca Welch, a trailblazing referee, recently announced her retirement from officiating to embark on a new role with the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL). Welch made history in 2023 as the first woman to referee a Premier League match, following her groundbreaking achievement in 2021 as the first woman to officiate a game in