Andy Davies
Andy Davies is a former referee with 12 years of experience officiating in the English Premier League. He is known for providing insights into the intricacies of refereeing decisions, particularly concerning the use of video assistant referee (VAR) technology. In recent discussions, he has commented on controversial decisions during the 2026 World Cup, including the red card issued to US striker Folarin Balogun, arguing that such decisions can be influenced by how plays are reviewed in slow motion.
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Andy Davies provided an objective analysis of the referee's decision regarding the VAR intervention.
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Indonesia· 2026-07-12
Andy Davies criticized the VAR process used to recommend the red card for Balogun.
Here's the unique, little-known rule that FIFA used to overturn Folarin Balogun red card suspension
United States· 2026-07-06
Former referee Andy Davies commented on the decision made during the Champions League match involving Alphonso Davies.
Vì sao Argentina không được phạt đền trong trận gặp Cape Verde?
Vietnam· 2026-07-04
Andy Davies, a former football referee, conducted his own analysis of the new rules and found two of them detrimental to the game.
Sportske novosti - Navijači zvižde, suci odobravaju: nova FIFA-ina pravila dijele Svjetsko prvenstvo
Croatia· 2026-07-03
Andy Davies, a former referee, stated that the foul by Balogun did not warrant a red card.
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