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Everton were denied what appeared to be a straight-forward penalty

Referee chief apologises to Everton for penalty error

Referees' chief Mike Riley has personally apologised to Everton manager Frank Lampard for mistakes made in Saturday's defeat to Manchester City.

Soccer • 01 Mar 22

Mike Dean has being a Premier League referee for over 20 years

Ref Dean to sit out weekend games after death threats

English football referees chief Mike Riley has backed the request of Mike Dean to stand himself down from officiating at a Premier League game this weekend after he and his family received death threats on social media.

Soccer • 08 Feb 21

VAR has made four mistakes so far, says referees' chief

Referees' chief Mike Riley has admitted that four mistakes have been made by VAR in the Premier League so far this season.

Soccer • 12 Sep 19

Tottenham Hotspur's Moussa Sissoko was harshly penalised in the Champions League final

VAR won't focus on handballs in Premier League

The Video Assistant Referee will not be used to police a hard line on handballs when the technology is used in the Premier League for the first time next season, referees' chief Mike Riley has said.

Soccer • 08 Jul 19

Neil Warnock has launched another attack on referees

Warnock goes on the offensive against referees again

Neil Warnock has accused referees' chief Mike Riley of taking the standard of refereeing backwards in the Premier League.

Soccer • 02 Apr 19

Wenger has words with Dean at the Hawthorns

Referee Dean admits error in controversial Arsenal game

Mike Dean has admitted he made a mistake by awarding West Brom a penalty in their New Year's Eve clash with Arsenal, according to referees' chief Mike Riley.

Soccer • 08 Jan 18

Wigan get apology for costly refereeing blunders

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has received an apology from referees' chief Mike Riley following his side's controversial defeat at Chelsea on Saturday.

Soccer • 10 Apr 12

Mike Riley