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inkl.com > news > why-manchester-united-did-not-get-a-penalty-for-calvin-bassey-handball-incident-as-statement-issued

Why Manchester United did not get a penalty for Calvin Bassey handball incident as statement issued

23+ hour, 19+ min ago   (345+ words) Manchester United were denied a penalty as they chased a late winner against Fulham despite Calvin Bassey handling the ball in the 18-yard box. Michael Carrick’s side were trailing in the second half after Lisandro Martinez’s laughable own goal, but…...


thepeoplesperson.com > 09/20/2026 > premier-league-addresses-fulham-handball-controversy-which-left-michael-carrick-fuming-316784

Premier League addresses Fulham handball controversy which left Michael Carrick fuming

1+ hour, 29+ min ago   (366+ words) Manchester United escaped from Craven Cottage with a last-gasp 1-1 draw against Fulham on Sunday. Matheus Cunha spared Michael Carrick’s blushes, but the Red Devils put in another lethargic display, with the hosts outrunning them with ease. It has become a…...


yardbarker.com > soccer > articles > official_response_from_the_premier_league_why_was_manchester_united_not_awarded_a_penalty_against_fulham > s1_17790_44328676

Official response from the Premier League: why was Manchester United not awarded a penalty against Fulham?

5+ hour, 49+ min ago   (333+ words) Disappointing draw for Manchester United Manchester United were denied a penalty against Fulham despite the ball striking Calvin Bassey's hand, and the decision sparked widespread controversy. Replays showed clear contact after Lisandro Martinez played the ball towards the Fulham defender…...


yardbarker.com > soccer > articles > alvaro_arbeloa_accuses_officials_of_bias_towards_manchester_united > s1_17737_44328457

Alvaro Arbeloa accuses officials of bias towards Manchester United

6+ hour, 57+ min ago   (417+ words) Fulham welcomed Manchester United to Craven Cottage in a featured match on Super Sunday of the Premier League. The Cottagers had the lead for the majority of the second half of the outing after a disaster Lisandro Martinez own goal....


yardbarker.com > soccer > articles > they_wouldnt_let_them_lose_alvaro_arbeloa_accuses_referees_of_bias_towards_manchester_united_after_fulham_late_blow > s1_17790_44328273

'They wouldn't let them lose' – Alvaro Arbeloa accuses referees of bias towards Manchester United after Fulham late blow

7+ hour, 51+ min ago   (681+ words) Arbeloa did not hold back in his assessment of the officiating following Fulham's 1-1 draw with Manchester United, suggesting that the refereeing team was influenced by the fallout from the recent Manchester derby. 'They wouldn't let them lose' – Alvaro Arbeloa accuses…...


en.as.com > soccer > why-was-dean-huijsens-yellow-card-changed-to-red-in-the-madrid-derby-f202609-n

Why was Dean Huijsen’s yellow card changed to red in the Madrid derby?

12+ hour, 10+ min ago   (241+ words) The Real Madrid defender was initially shown a yellow card before VAR intervened and changed the punishment early in the second half. Real Madrid were given a mountain to climb in Sunday’s Madrid derby after defender Dean Huijsen gave away…...


independent.co.uk > sport > football > alvaro-arbeloa-fulham-manchester-united-premier-league-reaction-b3053200.html

Alvaro Arbeloa suggests referee ‘would not let Man Utd lose’ in latest stalemate

5+ hour, 1+ min ago   (334+ words) Alvaro Arbeloa said that ‘every decision’ went in favour of the visitors as they fought back to earn a fortunate 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa has suggested that Manchester United received favourable treatment in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at…...


standard.co.uk > sport > football > why-manchester-united-did-not-win-a-penalty-after-calvin-bassey-handball-incident-b1297695.html

Why Man Utd did not get penalty for Bassey handball incident

5+ hour, 15+ min ago   (437+ words) Manchester United were denied a penalty as they chased a late winner against Fulham despite Calvin Bassey handling the ball in the 18-yard box. Michael Carrick’s side were trailing in the second half after Lisandro Martinez’s laughable own goal, but…...


mirror.co.uk > sport > rugby-league > newcastle-knights-new-zealand-warriors-37682910

Referees attacked by rugby fans as security rushes to shield them

5+ hour, 30+ min ago   (466+ words) The match ended in ugly scenes(Image: X: @centralNRL) Furious spectators launched projectiles at the match officials following the final whistle of a major National Rugby League clash in New Zealand. Referee Ashley Klein and his team had to take cover…...


livemint.com > sports > football-news > dean-huijsen-red-card-explained-why-var-upgraded-his-yellow-in-atletico-vs-real-madrid-la-liga-11789920644809.html

Dean Huijsen red card explained: Why VAR upgraded his yellow in Atletico vs Real Madrid

11+ hour, 36+ min ago   (221+ words) The first half had finished 0-0. Early in the second, Atletico broke the press. David Hancko launched a long ball into the channel. Giuliano Simeone, son of the home manager, got across Huijsen, chested it down and looked set to run…...