Michael Oliver

Michael Oliver in major U-turn as referee opens up on handling of Van Dijk incident

The referee who officiated October's Merseyside derby has issued a major climbdown over his handling of the match's key flash point...

Guardiola convinces no-one after denying he sarcastically thanked ref

Pep Guardiola has flatly denied claims he was being sarcastic when he shook the hand of the referee and theatrically said "thank you"....

Buffon charged by UEFA after rant at ref Michael Oliver

Disciplinary proceedings have been opened against Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon following his Champions League red card last month....

Buffon launches vicious verbal attack on ref Michael Oliver

Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon claims referee Michael Oliver "lost the plot" as Real Madrid reached the Champions League semi-finals....

Jose Mourinho’s sarcastic response to referee Michael Oliver

Jose Mourinho gave ref Michael Oliver a backhanded compliment after 10-man Man Utd crashed out of the FA Cup with a 1-0 loss at Chelsea....