In the past week, several football matches featured controversial red card decisions that sparked significant debate:

• Newcastle United vs. West Ham United (March 10, 2025): Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon received a red card during this match. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe addressed the club’s decision not to appeal, stating that while there was no intention from Gordon, they felt there weren’t sufficient grounds to win an appeal. onefootball.com
• Hearts vs. Dundee (March 8, 2025): A red card incident involving Mo Sylla led to discussions about the referee’s decision-making. Former referee Keith Hackett commented on the controversy, labeling it as “really interesting.” Football Insider
• AC Milan vs. Lazio (March 3, 2025): AC Milan faced contentious decisions, particularly concerning Pavlovic and Maignan, which had significant impacts on the match’s outcome. These decisions left Milan questioning the officiating. sempremilan.com