Welcome to the latest episode of the "Get Involved Referee" podcast, where we discuss the most recent controversies in football.

In this episode, we examine a range of incidents, starting with where there were no repercussions for the linesman who elbowed Liverpool's Andy Robertson during a match. We discuss the safety of players and the importance of stricter regulations to prevent such incidents from happening again.

Next, we turn our attention to the six-match ban handed to Rangers coach Craig McPherson for assaulting Celtic Women's coach Fran Alonso. We debate the adequacy of this punishment and the need for better measures to prevent such behaviour from coaches and staff on the sidelines.

We also examine the ongoing investigation into Barcelona's alleged payment of over 8 million euros to the head of refereeing. We discuss the potential impact of this alleged bribery on the integrity of the sport.

Finally, we discuss the penalties at Fir Park and the impact of refereeing decisions on the outcome of matches. We analyse the role of technology in assisting referees and whether more needs to be done to ensure fairness in the sport.

Tune in to the "Get Involved Referee" podcast for all the latest news and insights into football refereeing.

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