Pierluigi Collina
Polish referee Szymon Marciniak to officiate World Cup final
Polish referee Szymon Marciniak will officiate the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium on Sunday.
Dec 15, 20:25
UEFA able to implement new handball rule for Euro 2020
IFAB announced on Friday that accidental handball in the build-up to a goal was no longer an offence.
Mar 5, 18:31
Referees chief Massimo Busacca admits VAR will "never be perfect"
There has been much debate over interpretation of the new laws.
Jun 26, 19:34
Pierluigi Collina: 'Premier League must abide by FIFA rules'
Goalkeepers must have one foot on the line when a spot-kick is taken.
Jun 26, 19:28
Diego Maradona apologises to FIFA for refereeing comments
Maradona admits that some of the comments he made about FIFA and referee Mark Geiger were "unacceptable" after suggesting that England were favoured against Colombia.
Jul 5, 20:23
FIFA 'strongly rebukes' Diego Maradona comments
FIFA insists that there is no case to answer after accusations from Diego Maradona that the match officials favoured England over Colombia in this week's last-16 tie.
Jul 5, 13:32
Diego Maradona: Colombia suffered "monumental theft" at hands of England
Diego Maradona claims that Colombia suffered a "monumental theft" at the hands of England and the match officials in Tuesday evening's World Cup last-16 clash.
Jul 4, 17:05
FIFA: 'World Cup VAR replays, explanations to be shown on stadium screens'
FIFA announces that VAR replays and written explanations at the World Cup will be displayed on screens inside stadiums at to help fans understand the decisions.
Apr 18, 21:39
Pierluigi Collina: 'Luke Shaw tackle should have been punished'
UEFA referees' chief Pierluigi Collina believes that the tackle which broke Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw's leg should have been punished.
Oct 8, 20:58
David Beckham: 'Zinedine Zidane best I played with'
David Beckham brands former Real Madrid teammate Zinedine Zidane as "possibly the best player" that he played alongside during his glittering career.
Oct 6, 14:05
David Beckham: 'Alex Ferguson my favourite manager to play under'
Manchester United legend David Beckham admits that Sir Alex Ferguson was his "favourite manager" to work under, despite their high-profile falling out.
Oct 5, 19:13
Sir Alex Ferguson, David Beckham to reunite for charity match at Old Trafford
Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will reunite with ex-player David Beckham for a charity match at Old Trafford next month.
Oct 2, 08:10
On this day: David Beckham exorcises Argentinian demons
Thirteen years ago today, David Beckham banished the memories of the 1998 World Cup by scoring the winning goal against Argentina.
Jun 7, 08:00
Didier Drogba to join Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane in charity match
Didier Drogba will join Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane in the annual Match Against Poverty for the United Nations Development Programme next Monday.
Apr 17, 12:18
On this day: England qualify for Euro 2004
Eleven years ago today, Sven-Goran Eriksson's England played out a 0-0 draw in Turkey to secure their place at Euro 2004.
Oct 11, 10:05
On this day: Manchester United win unprecedented treble
Back on this day in 1999, Manchester United secure a treble of trophies in one season by winning the Champions League in dramatic fashion.
May 26, 09:58
Looking back: Germany 1-5 England
Sports Mole looks back on one of England's most famous nights in international football - their 5-1 victory over Germany in Munich.
Nov 16, 16:49
Michael Owen admits to going down easily
Stoke City's Michael Owen admits to going to ground easily in order to win penalties for England at World Cups.
Oct 10, 19:55
