Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg has been appointed to lead the highly anticipated UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City and Inter Milan at the Etihad Stadium. Nyberg, a FIFA referee since 2016, brings a wealth of experience to the fixture, including officiating the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup final. His appointment comes amidst previous controversies surrounding his decisions, particularly during a Champions League quarterfinal clash between Bayern Munich and Arsenal.
Veteran Mexican referee Cesar Ramos has been appointed to officiate the Copa America 2024 semifinal clash between Uruguay and Colombia. Ramos, a FIFA referee since 2014, brings extensive experience from major tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup.
Chilean referee Piero Maza will officiate the first Copa America 2024 semifinal between Argentina and Canada. Maza, a FIFA referee since 2018, has experience in major tournaments like the 2019 Copa America and the 2022 Finalissima.
Maurizio Mariani, an Italian referee, will be in charge of the Copa America 2024 quarterfinal match between Colombia and Panama. He was appointed as part of a cooperation agreement between CONMEBOL and UEFA, and has officiated in major European competitions including the UEFA Champions League and Serie A.
UEFA has extended a rule implemented at the 2024 European Championship, allowing only captains to communicate with referees, to all of its competitions. The move aims to improve communication and reduce player dissent towards referees.
Experienced Portuguese referee Artur Soares Dias will officiate the highly anticipated Round of 16 match between Austria and Türkiye at Euro 2024. Dias, a FIFA and UEFA-listed official since 2010, brings a wealth of experience to the match in Leipzig.
Felix Zwayer, a German referee with a controversial past, has been selected to officiate the high-stakes Euro 2024 round of 16 match between Romania and the Netherlands. Zwayer’s past involvement in a match-fixing scandal in 2005 raises concerns about his appointment, despite his subsequent successful career in German football.
The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) will conclude its group stage campaign at the 2024 Copa America with a crucial match against Uruguay on Monday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Peruvian referee Kevin Ortega will oversee the encounter, bringing a wealth of experience to the pitch.
Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg has been appointed to officiate the highly anticipated Euro 2024 Round of 16 match between France and Belgium in Dusseldorf. He will be assisted by fellow Swedes Mahbod Beigi and Andreas Soderkvist, with Donatas Rumsas serving as the VAR referee.
Mario Escobar, a Guatemalan referee, will officiate the crucial Group B match between Mexico and Ecuador in the Copa America 2024. The match is a must-win for both teams. Escobar, a FIFA referee since 2013, has experience refereeing in Guatemala and Saudi Arabia, including the Peru vs Canada Group A match.
