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In February, Aston Villa had a goal disallowed against Brentford in contentious circumstances when it was unclear if the ball had gone out.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Notably, under Hawaii’s law, the people who form corporations are still allowed to engage in political spending; it’s just that the artificial person in question is disallowed.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

When it comes to disallowed goals scored, Fulham have the most with five, followed by West Ham on four.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

And although referees' boss Howard Webb told Forest that while there could be justifiable reasons to deem it was not handball by Mbeumo, 'football's expectation' would have been for the goal to be disallowed.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“Your Honor, this testimony has no relevance to the charges of murder for which this court is convened, and I move that it be disallowed from jury and the trial records.”

From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe