Thursday, 26 February 2026

Europa League 2025/26 - Referee Appointments - KO Playoffs (Second Legs)

2025-26 UEFA Europa League, referee appointments for the second legs of KO Play-offs.



Thursday  26 February 2026

18:45 CET - Budapest (Groupama Arena)
FERENCVÁROSI TC (HUN) - PFK LUDOGORETS 1945 (BUL) 
Referee: Christopher Kavanagh ENG
Assistant Referee 1: Daniel Cook ENG
Assistant Referee 2: Ian Hussin ENG 
Fourth Official: Darren England ENG
Video Assistant Referee: Stuart Attwell ENG
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Peter Bankes ENG 
UEFA Referee Observer: Gianluca Rocchi ITA 
UEFA Delegate: Rodney Pisani MLT

18:45 CET - Plzeň (Doosan Arena)
FC VIKTORIA PLZEŇ (CZE) - PANATHINAÏKÓS AO (GRE) 
Referee: Donatas Rumšas LTU 
Assistant Referee 1: Aleksandr Radiuš LTU 
Assistant Referee 2: Dovydas Sužiedelis LTU 
Fourth Official: Manfredas Lukjančukas LTU 
Video Assistant Referee: Dennis Johan Higler NED
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Jeroen Manschot NED
UEFA Referee Observer: Martin Hansson SWE 
UEFA Delegate: Paul Tompkins ENG

18:45 CET - Belgrade (Stadion Rajko Mitić)
FK CRVENA ZVEZDA (SRB)  - LOSC LILLE (FRA) 
Referee: Anthony Taylor ENG
Assistant Referee 1: Gary Beswick ENG
Assistant Referee 2: Adam Nunn ENG 
Fourth Official: Samuel Barrott ENG
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Salisbury ENG
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Matthew Donohue ENG
UEFA Referee Observer: Stavros Tritsonis GRE 
UEFA Delegate: Alpaslan Kavas TUR

18:45 CET - Stuttgart (MHPArena)
VFB STUTTGART (GER)  - CELTIC FC (SCO) 
Referee: Irfan Peljto BIH
Assistant Referee 1: Senad Ibrišimbegović BIH
Assistant Referee 2: Davor Beljo BIH
Fourth Official: Miloš Gigovic BIH
Video Assistant Referee: Carlos Del Cerro Grande ESP
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Guillermo Cuadra Fernández ESP
UEFA Referee Observer: Frank De Bleeckere BEL 
UEFA Delegate: Luis Cuervas Del Real ESP

21:00 CET - Genk (Cegeka Arena)
KRC GENK (BEL)  - GNK DINAMO (CRO) 
Referee: Felix Zwayer GER
Assistant Referee 1: Robert Kempter GER
Assistant Referee 2: Christian Dietz GER 
Fourth Official: Florian Badstübner GER
Video Assistant Referee: Bastian Dankert GER 
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Sören Storks GER 
UEFA Referee Observer: Vladimir Petrov UKR
UEFA Delegate: Armen Minasyan ARM

21:00 CET - Vigo (Abanca-Balaídos)
REAL CLUB CELTA DE VIGO (ESP)  - PAOK FC (GRE)  
Referee: Marco Guida ITA
Assistant Referee 1: Giorgio Peretti ITA
Assistant Referee 2: Giusepp Perrotti ITA 
Fourth Official: Matteo Marcenaro ITA
Video Assistant Referee: Michael Fabbri ITA
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Aleandro Di Paolo ITA 
UEFA Referee Observer: John Ward IRL
UEFA Delegate: Mark Bos NED 

21:00 CET - Bologna (Stadio Renato Dall'Ara) 
BOLOGNA FC 1909 (ITA)  - SK BRANN (NOR)
Referee: Benoît Bastien FRA
Assistant Referee 1: Hicham Zakrani FRA
Assistant Referee 2: Aurélien Berthomieu FRA
Fourth Official: Bastien Dechepy FRA
Video Assistant Referee: Jérôme Brisard FRA
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Pol van Boekel NED 
UEFA Referee Observer: Kenneth William Clark SCO
UEFA Delegate: Joseph O'Brien IRL

21:00 CET - Nottingham (City Ground)
NOTTINGHAM FOREST FC (ENG) - FENERBAHÇE (TUR) 
Referee: Maurizio Mariani ITA
Assistant Referee 1: Daniele Bindoni ITA
Assistant Referee 2: Alberto Tegoni ITA 
Fourth Official: Matteo Marchetti ITA
Video Assistant Referee: Marco Di Bello ITA
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Daniele Chiffi ITA 
UEFA Referee Observer: Herbert Fandel GER  
UEFA Delegate: Paolo Rondelli SMR
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  1. Hans 124 February 2026 at 09:38

    Zwayer's appointment in Genk could mean: a) being kept in the background as a potential Champions League final referee; b) being demoted due to his recent matches with many OFRs (Offending Referees).

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    1. marko24 February 2026 at 09:52

      Zwayer not able to handle the CL Final. Something wrong in German refereeing system nowadays after Merk,Stark,Brych eras. IMO Zwayer' s personality not enough for a heated match. And i must to add the final will be in Budapest where will be a lot of hungarian. Im sure if german referee will handle the final they wil give a "warm" welcome. (Zwayer,Osmers and Stieler performances in past years with Hungarian National Team and club teams.)

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    2. Chefren24 February 2026 at 10:07

      After his group stage, it seems like a very clear choice to me, even easily predicted, it's hard to question it or think about anything else. After the matches he officiated, would you really give the Champions League final to Zwayer? It honestly seems very strange to me that some peoplee are unable to see reality for what it simply is.
      I have to admit that in recent times there seems to be a certain meritocracy in the assignments: referees who perform well move forward, while others who don't deliver at the highest level end up paying the price in some way. All of this starting from Euro 2024, a real positive turning point in Letexier's rise, just to make a nem, at the partial expense of Turpin, although the other French then recovered very well afterward.
      That's how the committee thinks. And in fact, one could say that already officiating this match for Zwayer, with maybe a chance of going on to the Champions League afterward, even if only for one match, if things go well, is already something very good for him, given the path he followed.
      During the league-phase they continued to appoint him to see how he would have done, now, after winter break, time for drawing some conclusions in the middle.

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    3. Chefren24 February 2026 at 10:08

      But of course I must disagree with the Hungarian comment by Marko, absolutely no place here for that, if committee wants to appoint Zwayer for CL final, these arguments would be 100% ignored. All referees would be welcomed!

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    4. marko24 February 2026 at 10:29

      Chefren please let allow to me my opinion in the blog. This is what I feel and what I think, and I wrote about it as my opinion not as fact as you thought. If I dont allow that you should close this kind of blog with comment section . :) ( Btw are you Rosetti ? " these arguments would be 100% ignored" You are talking this as fact while you are not named Roberto, sou you cant to be sure about that) :)

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    5. Hans 124 February 2026 at 10:42

      Chefren, you're 100% right. Marko, if you, as a Hungarian, have a problem with German referees, that's fine too. But since there's certainly no Hungarian team in the final, there will only be a few Hungarian spectators. Which referee officiates the final depends on their performance, not on whether you like the referee or not.

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    6. Zwayerbrazil24 February 2026 at 11:04

      Marko to your knowledge, Felix had Hungary x Turkey in the nations league playoff last year. So being in Hungary is no problem for him :). Should add, more respect to him its welcomed and appreciated.

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  2. Γιαννακίδης Ιωάννης24 February 2026 at 10:04

    Rumsas against Panathinaikos !!!!!! Rumsas last July in qualification round against Rangers , had a very very bad performance. He booked with 2 YC Vagianides, now in Sporting Lisboa, he tolerated the Scots' tough play without booking..Rangers was qualified but eliminited in the next round by FC Bruges 1-3 and 0-6, also eliminited in Europa Leaque group phase, 32nd place !!!!!

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  3. Chefren24 February 2026 at 11:06

    The assignment in EL for Kavanagh should give us final confirmation that his previous game in Conference League was a replacement for Brooks. We don't see the latter anymore and he is injured again.
    Taylor in Serbia, main argument is the one you already discussed on the blog, he doesn't have many options as he can't officiate most of teams from big countries, but at least until WC, he should get something.
    Regular assignments for Rumsas and Bastien: the French is definitely more liked by Rosetti than the past. Not a top Elite referee, but surely now he can be expected in more games than the past.
    Peljto will starts from Europa League, after the game in CL in Copenhagen. My idea about the Bosnian is that in case of good performance in Stuttgart, he could get a CL appearance.
    But maybe only one? His season, after the Conference League final one yar ago, has been a bit below standard, not terrible, but not good indeed, and he had some unlucky incidents in his games.
    Having already said about Zwayer, of course one would have expected Italian referees, and here Guida and Mariani in EL.
    Maybe this has been done also to counterbalance too many CL assignments during league phase for them?
    After first leg scores, the game in Vigo should be considered as more challenging, but having to make an analysis without knowing first legs scores, I would have assessed the tie in Nottingham as more sonorous assignment for a referee (then we know, everything can happen).

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  5. Chefren26 February 2026 at 13:42

    https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/029d-1ebd52c0e86d-cc44b76e6bc1-1000--uefa-champions-league-var-technical-explanations/
    There is a big misunderstanding regarding the official UEFA Champions League VAR explanation page. Unfortunately, the general public doesn't understand it and believes that this list, although official, represents the correct decisions. In fact, some former Italian referees, overlooking this point, commented by sharing that link and assuming it was an exclusive technical assessment by UEFA.
    Instead, these are simply the official explanations nothing more, based on the decisions made by officials. Many people haven't understood this. Obviously, some of VAR interventions can even be wrong, there is no detailed explanation on that by committee.
    Rosetti will surely read this, and in my opinion they should change something, as it creates confusion, especially because it would be appropriate to clarify and communicate what the correct decisions actually are.

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    1. VG27 February 2026 at 09:13

      Yes. They are just a summary of what decision was made. No if it’s actually correct. No real explanation. Not impressed.

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  6. osmanabbot26 February 2026 at 20:19

    Unfortunate for Peljto but he has allowed a Stuttgart player back onto the pitch with a dangerous attack. Poor management for me and he has created a problem for himself. Thankfully it's offside but could have been avoided.

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    1. Kapetan26 February 2026 at 20:58

      Agreed, totally preventable and not a good look in terms of optics

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  7. ScotRef26 February 2026 at 20:21

    Shocking from the fourth official to allow the striker on from that position in Stuttgart. They are both Bosnian. Not tge best sight.

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    1. ScotRef26 February 2026 at 20:28

      Now Ar1 has given a throw in to Stuttgart and then straight away changes his mind, he was 1 yard away.

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  8. Quilava26 February 2026 at 20:36

    OFR for Kavanagh in Budapest, missed PK for careless tripping but there was a very tight offside before.

    IIRC correctly in LaLiga these kind of situations are not sent to OFR, the referee has to explain it to the captains.

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  9. TC02100226 February 2026 at 20:37

    Strange situation in the Ludogorets game. Kavanagh sent to the screen for a potential penalty but Attwell seems to draw the lines to show an offside (before foul) while he is at the screen rather than before he got to the screen. Very long check and offside is given

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    1. DB26 February 2026 at 21:26

      I think usually if an error spotted, the referee gets sent to the screen, and then the APP is checked whilst that happens to save time, as usually there's nothing else. In this case, there was the offside, that was only completed when he got there. Very normal for England, no idea if the same in rest of Uefa (On 'Mic'd up' show with Webb, the clips always show APP being checked only after referee told to go towards the screen)

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    2. TC02100226 February 2026 at 22:35

      Maybe....just thought whilst watching it that it's something I've never really seen as Kavanagh was just stood there staring at a freezeframe while Attwell was drawing the lines.

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  10. Chefren26 February 2026 at 21:01

    DOGSO and RC by Rumsas at the end of first half during ET, I think you can support the call, but rather harsh. Far away from the goal, not sure he would have had an easy run toward the goal.

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  11. Quilava26 February 2026 at 21:01

    Very good straight RC given by Rumsas to PAN26 in extra time, DOGSO.

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    1. Quilava26 February 2026 at 21:07

      Clip: https://streambug.org/cv/50a1c0

      I'm not sure VAR intervention would have been mandatory in case of YC but I must disagree with Chefren here, RC/DOGSO is the optimal decision in this situation.

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  12. Referee analyst26 February 2026 at 21:40

    38’ : Bologna / Brann = very good decision with straitght RC by Bastien (SFP). Good spot by French referee with good first half in general.

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    1. Quilava26 February 2026 at 21:43

      Clip: https://streambug.org/cv/a73762

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    2. Chefren26 February 2026 at 21:44

      The "third" French Elite reminds us what his style is.
      Video:
      https://streambug.org/cv/36a9be

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    3. Referee analyst26 February 2026 at 21:46

      Lots of contact with high legs for French referee and almost a difficult half to manage. Globally ok IMO.

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    4. anty7526 February 2026 at 21:47

      Is it really an indisputable rc? I guess not VAR stuff but there was no force I would have preferred yc

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    5. Chefren26 February 2026 at 21:48

      Sanchez Martinez incident in Bergamo was a leg in face, but for many people YC, here less dangerous in terms of consequences of opponent, but a RC is accepted. Of course intensity must be mentioned as argument, but still... talking about SFP is very hard, I must admit, even more when about VAR and its nuances, nevertheless I invite you to watch the consequence on Atalanta's player face..

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    6. ITAREF27 February 2026 at 00:34

      Yes Chefren, leg in face.
      But maybe it is worth dwelling on a topic: YC vs RC difference = reckless vs willing.
      In that incident, no willing but reckless.
      Let me say the consequences haven’t to be the main focus whilst the intensity cannot be evaluated in itself but only in relation of subjective attitudine (reckless or willing), IMO.

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  13. Ref26 February 2026 at 21:55

    Bastien might be one of the biggest mysteries of recent refereeing times. I read Chefren’s words about Bastien’s style, indeed, in European competitions he is known as one of the most strict and most card-happy / penalty-happy officials. However this is aaaabsolutely not the case in Ligue 1, quite the contrary. Regarding recent FIFA French officials, he clearly isn’t the same man in Europe and domestically.

    That said, this RC is absolutely mandatory IMO, and would never be questioned in France. Clearly above the ankle and endangering opponent’s safety.

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  14. HB230026 February 2026 at 21:58

    great first half by Maria. This game can go to extra time. Fenerbahce missed a lot of chances.

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  15. Chefren26 February 2026 at 22:10

    Very soft penalty by Mariani, contact created by attacker, but VAR has to support it.

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    1. Quilava26 February 2026 at 22:15

      Yep, it lefts a bit of a sour taste cuz I think it's more wrong than correct, but VAR has his hands tied.

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    2. juan26 February 2026 at 22:19

      If the attacker created the contact, why can't VAR intervene? I mean, if in referee courses and training they know that in these plays it is the attacker who takes advantage of the situation

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  16. anty7526 February 2026 at 22:13

    Too soft penalty for Fenerbahce for my liking but again probably not VAR stuff...

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  17. Quilava26 February 2026 at 22:16

    Correct PK by Zwayer in Genk, careless trip and he was in front of the incident.

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  18. TotallyRandom26 February 2026 at 22:53

    We had some disciplinary sanctions - Pinheiro, Kovacs, Bastien - all of them were right. Players safety is the number one priority. Rosetti said it recently. To claim that Kovacs should not have given there a YC but to support Bastien RC is mind blowing to me. Both of them took the correct decison. I would have liked to see a straight RC given by Sanchez also, the physical consequences are clear.

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    1. juan26 February 2026 at 23:03

      What about the spirit of the game? The red card in the Juventus-Galatasaray match shows a complete lack of understanding.

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    2. Igor_1626 February 2026 at 23:16

      Yes juan. It is a complete lack of understanding.

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    3. ITAREF27 February 2026 at 00:11

      What seems to emerge more and more frequently is that, in the extreme attempt to safeguard the safety of the players or identify an infraction in conflict situations, the VAR is assuming the contours of a moviola (video) on the field capable of grasping small details or details imperceptible to the human eye, losing sight of the genuineness of some clashes and violating the spirit of a game in which contact is the order of the day.
      And not distinguishing between contact and foul although this was the first topic any ref has to learn at his beginning.

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  19. Kapetan26 February 2026 at 23:11

    OFR for Zwayer in 104' for SFP

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  20. Zwayerbrazil26 February 2026 at 23:15

    Guys stop its hurting myself already, its something with bad luck... impossible this, the game was perfect perfect. What a stab 😭😭😭

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    1. Kapetan26 February 2026 at 23:25

      To me, it looks like he got distracted by the VAR speaking to him that the check for the potential penalty was complete (you can see him wave his arms around midfield to make this known to all) and completely missed the action by the DINAMO player.

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    2. Kapetan26 February 2026 at 23:26

      Rather unfortunate, imo

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  21. Tevinjm27 February 2026 at 05:55

    Some outstanding performance by Taylor he was flawless and exceptional

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  22. Chefren27 February 2026 at 08:16

    I tink it's the first time we see a player returning back on the pitch and being directly punished for offside...
    Video:
    https://streambug.org/cv/f2e2b2
    But well, apart from that, conducting a new action from this position would have led to big controversy, so good it was offside.
    A very poor management, and I'm really sorry to say, one must admit, and maybe more from fourth official who could have been more aware than Peljto about the situation.

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    1. Jacques27 February 2026 at 09:29

      I do agree, Chefren. Poor management. IMO, the referee is the main responsible about the management of this action. IMO, it’s up to Peljto to disallow the German player entering the FoP while the action/ball is very close to him. If Peljto shows ‘waiting’, 4th official will not release the German player.

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  23. Chefren27 February 2026 at 08:38

    Zwayer, once again this game sums up his season so far.
    A good decision, but then a missed one as well.

    Penalty:
    https://streambug.org/cv/ad15d7

    RC after OFR:
    https://streambug.org/cv/5f385b

    I didn't watch the game, so I think the gestures he made with hands were related to another incident, he was busy in communicating with VAR and then one should also add as argument the fact that ball had been played, so he had to remain with eyes on the couple of players to see exactly the violent conduct. But.. at first he had given YC, based on what?

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    1. Yannes B27 February 2026 at 09:25

      Very unlucky in this case with the focus on what seems to be a signal for a completed check by VAR in the background. The YC could have been for "something, but the player exaggerates a bit". Really unlucky to continue his OFR-streak in this way.

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    2. Zwayerbrazil27 February 2026 at 11:30

      😔

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    3. Anonymous27 February 2026 at 12:57

      @Zwayerbrazil: don’t let it spoil your day. There is always criticism on referees.

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    4. Zwayerbrazil27 February 2026 at 13:05

      I know. And for Felix is always critics. Im sad for the situation :)

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    5. marko27 February 2026 at 14:16

      The "big" candidate CL final referee... Solved always the problems...or not... :)

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  24. Chefren27 February 2026 at 09:11

    The OFR in Ferencvaros - Ludogorets:
    https://streambug.org/cv/52623f
    Did Stuart Attwell spot the offside only while rewatching the action at monitor with Kavanagh already making the OFR? I think so...
    Was the possible penalty after that a clear and obvious mistake?

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    1. DB27 February 2026 at 13:53

      In England the error is found, the instruction of 'go to the screen, I'll now check the APP' is said, and that is checked whilst the referee is going to the screen. At this point, the offside is found and checked. It saves time 99% of the time, but in the rare occasion there is something in the build up, it does add a small stage. (I've no idea if all countries/Uefa operate this way or not)

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  25. Chefren27 February 2026 at 09:33

    Fenerbahçe penalty, rewatched, to me it's a clear and even full simulation.
    If yesterday during the game, I could think about a possible support, now I must say that for me it was mistake to confirm this penalty and I will give you my detailed view.
    Video:
    https://streambug.org/cv/58827c
    No contact with defender's right leg and attacker's left leg at the beginning of the incident, then attacker is clever (from his point of view) to leave deliberately the left leg on opponent's left leg, and in my opinion it's just him to create this contact.
    I think Rosetti should have expected an intervention here.
    Live, you could think about a classic situation in which the contact by defender with maybe a leg happens, but replay is clear.
    It's noteworthy to observe that this penalty would have been very likely removed in serie A with Rocchi guidelines and the same VAR, in this case Di Bello, had to use a very different approach. But this is a simulation, only contact is created by attacker. One can only say, fortunately not a crucial decision.

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  26. Chefren27 February 2026 at 12:18

    CL Round of 16
    My opinion on the ranking of the games, under a refereeing point of view.

    TOP GAMES
    Real Madrid - Manchester City
    PSG - Chelsea
    Atlético Madrid - Tottenham (less than previous two and in doubt whether the first tie of "middle games" or not)

    MIDDLE GAMES
    Galatasaray - Liverpool
    Newcastle - Barcelona
    Bayern - Atalanta
    Arsenal - Leverkusen

    LOW GAMES
    Sporting - Bodo

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    1. Abdiaziz ahmed yousuf27 February 2026 at 12:45

      There is no any thing called low game , or top every things will be in green rectangle , game you thing it is a low game possible to be the best game

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  27. Abdiaziz ahmed yousuf27 February 2026 at 12:30

    My prediction round of 16
    Realmadrid vs mancity: vincic /kovacs
    Psg vs chelsea: pinheiro/sanchez
    Bodo glimt vs sporting: oliver /siebert
    Newcastle vs barcelona: eskes / letexier
    Leverkusen vs arsenal: guida /manzano
    Atalanta vs bayern munich: nyberg/ makellei
    Athletico madrid vs Tottenham:/ turpin
    Galatasaray vs Liverpool: zwayer/ hernandez

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    2. Philipp S27 February 2026 at 13:10

      My early predictions
      Real - ManCity: Mariani / Zwayer
      Bodo - Sporting: Kovacs / Oliver
      PSG - Chelsea: Pinheiro / Siebert
      Newcastle - Barcelona: Jablonski / Nyberg
      Galatasaray - Liverpool: Sanchez / Turpin
      Atletico - Tottenham: Massa / Makkelie
      Atalanta - Bayern: Gil Manzano / Vincic
      Leverkusen - Arsenal: Hernandez / Letexier

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    4. Swiss_reffan27 February 2026 at 13:26

      I‘m sorry Philipp, I really respect your opinions but are you serious with these predictions? It seems very german biased…

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    5. Chefren27 February 2026 at 13:57

      I have a question.
      The new Elite referees, Jablonski first of all as we mentioned him before, were not used at all in Champions League KO playoffs.
      Nevertheless, could we see them directly in the round of 16?
      Can we find a connection in this, or is it possible for it to happen?
      If I had to answer, I would say I would have more realistically expected them to be there before.
      But in the end, perhaps, for now it's all about the German name, I still can't see the others in Champions League KO stage.
      In that case, it would be always the same pairing: Jablonski for Bodo match.

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    6. Nerazzuri27 February 2026 at 14:31

      Turpin already got liverpool galatasaray game in group stage, I highly doubt he will get it again.
      The fixtures also depend on the return of Marciniak and whether he will be ready.

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    7. Nerazzuri27 February 2026 at 14:32

      and honestly if Mariani or any Italian get a big clash ( City Real or Chelsea PSG), I might as well get a chance at refereeing cause that would be ridiculous

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    8. Yk27 February 2026 at 15:37

      Yeah really any Italian or German in City-Madrid would be a curious choice indeed

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    9. Philipp S27 February 2026 at 15:39

      @Swiss_reffan: I realized that myself and was expecting such a comment. :)
      Yes, they are serious predictions.
      Overall, based on the remaining teams, it's easier to appoint German and Italian referees than English and Spanish ones.
      For Real-City, the options of top referees are quite limited. At least Turpin, Letexier and Vincic should not be available due to previous games. So I went with two referees, who probably will be at the WC anyways, but still need to show something this season.
      But sure, Kovacs and/or Makkelie would also be possible there.
      Siebert is a normal choice, I think, if you don't want to use the same 5-6 referees for every top game.
      And Jablonski: If some referees will come into CL, who did only get EL last round, I saw him as one of the first options after Zwayer, Mariani and Taylor based on this season's performances. Maybe the WC candidates Peljto and Schärer are somewhat more likely, but have only done 2 CL games this season.

      @Nerazurri: Yes, I missed that fact regarding Turpin. Then I would change him with Nyberg.

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    10. Philipp S27 February 2026 at 15:41

      And yes, if Marciniak returns, he becomes also an option for many games. Although it is not clear, whether he should directly get a top game after an injury break.

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    11. Swiss_reffan27 February 2026 at 15:56

      I can understand your explanations but I'm still bit sceptical. As you know I'm a big fan of the German refereeing but I really don't see them getting such big games.

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    1. Abdiaziz ahmed yousuf27 February 2026 at 13:43

      I think you have big problem with pinheiro ? That is why you you envied him

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    3. DB27 February 2026 at 14:07

      The big problem Oliver and Taylor will have is, like but even more so than previous years, the strength of English teams in the competition. After R16, they may end up with big Europa games (only) simply due to lack of options for them

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    4. Tevinjm27 February 2026 at 15:02

      U have a big point here DB, I agree

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    1. Abdiaziz ahmed yousuf27 February 2026 at 14:18

      Did you read the explanation from uefa for situation ? If you don't read please let us read

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  30. Abdiaziz ahmed yousuf27 February 2026 at 14:47

    Mr Anonymous this is the explanation of uefa for the situation. Juventus player n6 using his studs made strong unfair contact with the opponent's left ankle which clearly endangered the safety of his opponent

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    1. Anonymous27 February 2026 at 14:50

      This is not an “official” UEFA explanation.

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    2. Abdiaziz ahmed yousuf27 February 2026 at 14:53

      It is official explanation for uefa website

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  31. Abdiaziz ahmed yousuf27 February 2026 at 14:57

    If you need where is wroten write your Google uefa champions league var technical explanation

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    1. Chefren27 February 2026 at 15:00

      It's just what the officials have decided on the pitch, but not the officil assessment by UEFA.

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    2. Abdiaziz ahmed yousuf27 February 2026 at 15:32

      If you mean official referee not referees , like uefa said prepared by refereeing experts duty

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  32. Tevinjm27 February 2026 at 15:22

    My prediction round 16
    RMA MCI Turpin/Marciniak
    BOD SCP Oliver/Eskes /Taylor
    PSG CHE Nyberg/Vincic
    NEW BAR Zwayer/Kovacs
    GAL LIV Mariani/Sanchez
    ATA BAY Taylor/Oliver /Gozubuyuk
    ATI TOT Makellei/Letexier /Pinheiro
    LEV ARS Manzano/Guida

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  33. MARIO27 February 2026 at 15:45

    My predictions
    RMA MCI Marciniak / Turpin
    BOD SCP Lambrechts / Kruzliak
    PSG CHE Eksas / Nyberg
    NEW BAR Peljito / Vincic
    GAL LIV Letexier / Makkelie
    ATA BAY Scharer / Oliver
    ATI TOT Siebert / Kovacs
    LEV ARS Massa / Gil Manzano

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  34. Philipp S27 February 2026 at 16:09

    EL predictions
    Genk - Freiburg: Obrenovic / Kavanagh
    Bologna - Roma: Rumsas / Gözübüyük
    Ferencvaros - Braga: Kruzliak / Taylor
    Stuttgart - Porto: Walsh / Eskas
    Panathinaikos - Betis: Stieler / Peljto
    Nottingham - Midtjylland: Jovanovic / Bastien
    Celta - Lyon: Meler / Lambrechts
    Lille - Villa: Guida / Schärer

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    1. Philipp S27 February 2026 at 16:11

      ECL predictions
      Crystal - Larnaca: Barbu / Martinez
      Olomuc - Mainz: Alberola / Pajac
      Lech - Donetsk: Colombo / de Burgos
      Samsunspor - Vallecano: Treimanis / Gishamer
      Alkmaar - Sparta: Sylwestrzak / Sozza
      Celje - AEK: Vergoote / Lukjancukas
      Fiorentina - Rakow: Aghayev / Godinho
      Rijeka / Strasbourg: Kabakov / Schnyder

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  35. Krystian27 February 2026 at 16:22

    UCL
    PSG - Chelsea: Davide Massa/Daniel Siebert
    Galatasaray - Liverpool: Felix Zwayer/Maurizio Mariani
    Real - Manchester City: Istvan Kovacs/Slavko Vincic
    Atalanta - Bayern: Jesus Gil Manzano/Anthony Taylor
    Newcastle - Barcelona: Espen Eskas/Danny Makkelie
    Atletico - Tottenham: Joao Pedro Silva Pinheiro/Francois Letexier
    Bodo/Glimt - Sporting: Glenn Nyberg/Michael Oliver
    Bayer Leverkusen - Arsenal: Irfan Peljto/Clement Turpin

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    1. Krystian27 February 2026 at 16:22

      UEL
      Ferencvaros - Braga: Benoit Bastien/Marco Guida
      Panathinaikos - Betis: Serdar Gozubuyuuk/Halil Umut Meler
      Genk - SC Freiburg: Donatas Rumsas/Davide Massa
      Celta Vigo - Lyon: Erik Lambrechts/Irfan Peljto
      VfB Stuttgart - FC Porto: Nicolas Walsh/Jose Maria Sanchez Martinez
      Nottingham - Midtjylland: Rade Obrenovic/Alejandro Jose Hernandez
      Bologna - AS Roma: Christopher Kavanagh/Joao Pedro Silva Pinheiro
      Lille - Aston Villa: Sven Jablonski/Glenn Nyberg

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    2. Krystian27 February 2026 at 16:24

      UECL
      Lech - Shakhtar: Manfredas Lukjancukas/Nikola Dabanovic
      Alkmaar - Praga: Juxhin Xhaja/Georgi Kabakov
      Crystal Palace - AEK Larnaca: Rohit Saggi/Simone Sozza
      Fiorentina - Raków: Jerome Brisard/Andris Treimanis
      Samsunspor - Vallecano: Luis Godinho/John Brooks
      Celje - AEK: Aliyar Aghayev/Kristo Tohver
      Sigma Ołomuniec - 1. FSV Mainz 05: Vasileios Fotias/Allard Lindhout
      Rijeka - Strasbourg: Juan Martinez Munuera/Sebastian Gishamer

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  36. Anonymous27 February 2026 at 18:01

    Some thoughts… Since the English are so limited in the Champions League, I suspect one of them will be compensated with a play-off final.

    I also noticed that in the Round of 32, both Turpin and Letexier were kept away from Italian clubs. That makes me think one of the French referees will take of Italy NT in the play-offs for the World Cup.

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  37. Intense Richard27 February 2026 at 18:59

    My predictions
    RMA MCI KOVASC / LETEIXER
    BOD SCP MARIANI / MARCIANIAK
    PSG CHE MALKELE / VINCIC
    NEW BAR MASSA / TURPING
    GAL LIV GOZUBUNUK / SCHARFER
    ATA BAY TAYLOR / PINGEIRO
    ATI TOT ZWAYER / NYMBERG
    LEV ARS GIL MANZANO / ESKAS

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    1. HB230027 February 2026 at 23:35

      Gözübüyük is Ethnic Turkish although with Dutch citizen and you want him for gala - liv ?? 😀 he is 100% turk

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    2. Chefren28 February 2026 at 07:42

      It's hard to make predictions, you have to consider always many factos, among others, Gozubuyuk not possible with Turkisk team and Taylor with Italian teams.

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    3. Sale28 February 2026 at 17:22

      Well done, you got 7 names right, I think.

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  38. Abdiaziz ahmed yousuf27 February 2026 at 19:07

    The best referees in knockout play of
    1 joao pinheiro
    2 oliver
    3 turpin

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    1. Intense Richard27 February 2026 at 19:46

      and KOVASC

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    2. ITAREF27 February 2026 at 19:56

      Pls Abdiaziz, with all my respect but have a more professional and balaced approach in your opinion on the Ref performances, including when concerning Pinheiro.

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    3. Adams A.A.27 February 2026 at 21:45

      In his world, João Pinheiro is the best thing after sliced bread

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    4. Sale28 February 2026 at 17:20

      He is delusional.

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  39. Adams A.A.27 February 2026 at 19:57

    What has so far been a positive UCL outing for English teams have turned to be a nightmarish situation for the English officials. Every single tie of the R16 has English implication for Quarter finals. Unless the ties go a certain way, it may be the end of Oliver and Taylor in UCL for the season

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  40. Peter27 February 2026 at 21:15

    I would like to sincerely thank Abdiaziz Ahmed Yousuf for agreeing to put 2 euros into a piggy bank every time he uses the words PINHEIRO, GODINHO, or PORTUGAL, which Roberto Rosetti will break open at the end of the year to go and eat an organic dry-aged Wagyu Kobe beef.

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  41. Andrasch Neunert27 February 2026 at 23:15

    Well, I try the next round, too.
    ATA - BAY Peljto / Oliver
    GAL - LIV Kovacs / Eskas
    NEW - BAR Mariani / Turpin
    ATL - TOT Letexier / Makkelie
    RMA - MCI Massa/ Marciniak
    BOG - SPO Taylor/ Gözöbüyük
    PSG - CHE Zwayer/ Guida
    LEV - ARS Schärer/ Nyberg

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    1. Adams A.A.28 February 2026 at 11:38

      I can't believe some of you are still touting Zwayer for such important matches after all his recent flaws. Zwayer for now should be out of contention for any key games until he regains his form.

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  42. Chefren28 February 2026 at 07:46

    The elimination of two Italian teams from Champions League still clearly benefits Rosetti.
    I hadn't thought about it before, but certainly not wanting to appoint someone like Turpin or Letexier for Juventus second leg and assigning them elsewhere should mean that there is perhaps an attempt to preserve the referees for Italy's matches on WC Playoffs. And that's no small thing.
    On the one hand, this brings us back to the usual issue: only three or four officials in total to handle certain matches have the trust by UEFA committee. On the other hand, it is a very strong argument. The anonymous in the post above did very well to highlight that. But of course, having to manage refereeing in this way, always under the fear of making appointments… well, nothing to add.

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    1. ITAREF28 February 2026 at 11:49

      For 8WC play-off the main matches are ITA-NIR and TUR-ROM. IMO, all considering the choice could be among these names: Letexier/ Turpin/ Mekkelie/ Nyberg + Oliver (for TUR/ROM only). Might it sound good for you?

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    2. Nolan28 February 2026 at 12:27

      Yes, I agree. These are the highest risk matches. Especially in Italy, my guess is that a trusted and widely accepted referee will be appointed.

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    3. Anonymous28 February 2026 at 12:45

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    4. Philipp S28 February 2026 at 13:36

      Marciniak would also be an alternative for those biggest play-offs, if he returns soon.

      For the intercontinental play-offs, I absolutely expect at least one UEFA referee, rather two - like it was always done. It would make sense to use referees there who are (seem to be) more liked by FIFA than by UEFA - so Makkelie and Taylor maybe.

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  43. Anonymous28 February 2026 at 10:35

    PSG vs Chelsea is also a rematch of the Club World Cup final.

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    1. M28 February 2026 at 13:22

      Maybe they should get Faghani then...🤣🤣but how poor his performance was in that match...rather no

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  44. Anonymous28 February 2026 at 14:24

    FIFA is holding its seminar in Dubai over the next few days, but many flights are being cancelled due to attacks in the Middle East. What a mess.

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    1. Chefren28 February 2026 at 16:53

      I read there are explosions in Dubai as well. Very hard situation! They should put safety at first place and change the venue. But this seems impossible. Maybe a delay of the seminar?

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  45. Abdiaziz ahmed yousuf28 February 2026 at 18:02

    Where is Mr Philip?

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  46. Elliot28 February 2026 at 19:01

    Imo clear red card missed (SFP) for Schlotterbeck in Der Klassiker by referee Jablonski and VAR Storks. Made worse by the fact that it was him who scored Dortmund's goal just a few minutes later...

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    1. Referee analyst28 February 2026 at 19:26

      OMG. Blatant error by Jablonski and Storks. Crystal RC for me.

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    2. Euro Soccer Ref28 February 2026 at 19:30

      Full sequence
      https://streambug.org/cv/435324

      To show a YC two minutes after the foul is extremely bad management. It seems Jablonski had a total blackout and VAR, for some reason, didn't want to call him to the monitor and instead suggested a YC. Unacceptable, if you ask me.

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    3. Elliot28 February 2026 at 19:41

      Agree with you ESR. Certainly not a management worthy of a UEFA Elite referee

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    4. TotallyRandom28 February 2026 at 19:59

      Jablonski didn't even have a reaction. It was the AR that signaled the foul.

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    5. JR3 March 2026 at 07:57

      @totallyrandom, what do you mean? Jablonski commented the Foul in the moment it happened.

      To be honest, it's Red, but it's No crystal clear red nether it's an error to not intervene by VAR imo

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  47. Chefren28 February 2026 at 19:32

    Here the clip:
    https://streambug.org/cv/ecd2fe
    Once again, I want to ask.
    What is the sense of having VAR if we see very often such wrong decisions always taken on subjective criteria? Here it's easy to understand that VAR said OK because AR and referee assessed it as reckless and there was rather not a full contact, but this should have been clear red card.
    I can't imagine the same outcome in a UEFA game.

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    1. Ref_170728 February 2026 at 20:02

      I agree, but the public opinion in Germany is a different one: Commentators agree with the YC "as the ball was played before", media speak of a dark YC. So, not seen as unacceptable here. But once again, I agree, and the procedure leading to the YC was weak too.

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    2. crn.ple1 March 2026 at 00:37

      We need to stop saying ''he played the ball first'' and what ? If the player is not able to control himself to not injure the opponent it's a clear foul. So now we need to wait for players getting out of the field with a broken leg to say ''oh it's a RC because he's in an ambulance'' come on every journalist or commentator should stop saying this, one of the stupidest comment. Clear RC here, agree with everyone.

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    3. VG2 March 2026 at 11:54

      Blatant red. Full contact or no shinguards would 100 % break his leg. Yellow if factually wrong.

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  48. crn.ple1 March 2026 at 00:52

    On the same subject, what do you think about this situation in PSG game tonight (the only clip i found). Huge contact between players, but for me no control by the keeper and endangers the safety of an opponent.
    https://x.com/AleXebec75_/status/2027865492577202264

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    1. crn.ple1 March 2026 at 00:57

      Better clip here :
      https://x.com/ArbitreVAR/status/2027884856701493272

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  49. Igor_161 March 2026 at 09:06

    Yesterday evening I watched the Bundesliga game between Bayern and Dortmund. Normally I don’t watch games on TV, but this match was one of the most exciting German classics in recent years.

    The referee was Sven Jablonski, now part of the elite group of referees. I was really impressed by his outstanding performance.

    He showed great authority, excellent fitness and a very good understanding of the game. His communication and decisions created a high level of acceptance on the field.

    From a media perspective, almost nobody talks about the referee after this match – and that says a lot. In German football, referees often struggle in games like this.

    At only 35 years old, this was already his second German classic. I am sure many more will follow.

    He confirmed his strong Champions League performances in the Bundesliga and fully deserved this appointment.

    Respect and congratulations – great job, Sven Jablonski.

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  50. Anonymous1 March 2026 at 11:56

    On this refereeing blog, it is clear that a few accounts operate with a specific agenda. They consistently post overly positive content about one particular referee and contribute little else to the discussion.

    At the moment, this is most visible with supporters of Pinheiro, Jablonski, and Letexier, who are persistently promoted and defended at all costs by certain profiles. Personal preference in refereeing style is normal and inevitable. However, constant one-sided promotion undermines balanced debate.

    If Roberto Rosetti happens to read here, I sincerely hope that such one-sided narratives do not influence objective evaluations or appointments.

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    1. Euro Soccer Ref1 March 2026 at 13:36

      + Alberola Rojas :)

      Couldn't agree more. The blog's gone a little childish last months...

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    2. ScotRef1 March 2026 at 13:57

      Very good point.

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    3. lukas0861 March 2026 at 14:07

      I’m sure this blog isn't influencing Rosetti. I can even provide proof: if this blog and its admin had any power, Danny would have already reached three UCL finals.

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    4. Zwayerbrazil1 March 2026 at 14:13

      Agree Euro Soccer Ref.

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    5. Tevinjm1 March 2026 at 16:42

      Thanks to Anonymous for bringing this issue upfront, well said and everyone should comment like this, this set an excellent example. We shouldn't have favorites among refs and comment on merit and above class performance.

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    6. Refwatch1 March 2026 at 16:54

      @lukas Would you care to explain your issues against Makkelie? I think currently he has as much haters as fanboys here, and you obviously belong to the first category. I guess 9 out of 10 of your posts concern Makkelie and they’re cynical and negative, while you don’t seem to care about the other referees being fanboyed.

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    7. Anonymous1 March 2026 at 16:55

      There’s absolutely nothing wrong with having a favorite. But accounts that only show up when their favorite is refereeing and stay silent in every other debate, that’s a red flag for me.

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  51. ScotRef1 March 2026 at 14:03

    Ismail Elfath will referee Orlando City v Inter Miami. A floridian derby and an appointment that matters. My question, is Mr Elfath a man that could be a potential candidate for a match that will take place in july of this year in New Jersey? Afterall an American for a an American final?

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    1. Euro Soccer Ref1 March 2026 at 14:27

      We (I and Mikael) are sure that Elfath is already pencilled in for the WC final...

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  52. Chefren1 March 2026 at 16:45

    I'm sorry that the perception of the blog has declined in quality over recent times. Personally, I can say that I definitely notice differences compared to the past. Nowadays, in most cases, what I observe is that, of course, many people write with their favorite referees in mind. Unfortunately, this is also a human thing that can't be changed. I obviously can't force people to think differently, nor can I oblige what people should write. So, unfortunately, we have to move forward despite this.
    However, I believe that technical discussions still occur during important situations in matches, although probably at a lower level than in the past, and I regret that. Often, everything tends to turn more into fan-like debates focusing on individual referees names, but this is something that can't be controlled.
    I'll say it again: it would be very foolish by committee to come here and form ideas for assessments and appointments based on what is written, there has never been the slightest influence from anything we have discussed. That said, I think we can take pride in one aspect of the blog: we are able to understand many things about on-field situations, referee assignments, and so on, which, believe me, because I have had confirmations from the proper sources, are even of a higher level than technical discussions that may occur directly between referees, observers, and others.
    I don't say this to celebrate the blog, but it is a quiet added value that isn't immediately visible, yet is highly regarded at least in terms of strictly technical discussions. As for everything else, I'm sorry, but, as I said, there is nothing I can do, everyone keeps their own opinions.
    I hope that you will always find the blog interesting for some reason in the future, for as long as we can keep it going.

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    1. Anonymous1 March 2026 at 17:01

      Chefren, thank you for all your hard work keeping this platform going and facilitating the debates; it’s really appreciated. This new trend isn’t on you, it probably can’t be avoided.

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    2. Refwatch1 March 2026 at 17:11

      While I agree on the actual observation of specific profiles only showing up when their favorite referee is acting (or the actual opposite), I don’t think this is a ‘new trend’. I remember the same happening when for example Mazic and Cakir were refereeing in the past.
      But yes, it is quite annoying and probably it would be best to ignore those comments and only reply to the contentual ones. Because as Chefren says it’s hardly possible to manage this any other way.

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    3. Tevinjm1 March 2026 at 17:11

      Bravo Chefren I after 4 years reading on this blog,this February I decided to start writing comments because it came to my mind that we no longer receive content from experts just mere biased people. Favourism is all over the place and it is high time we take responsibility for those who love and appreciate this blog.
      And lastly let's focus on refereeing discussion but not promote tribalism, nationalism its affecting the good feeling

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    4. Hans 11 March 2026 at 17:44

      Keep up the good work, Chefren, and thanks for the constant updates. Tip: Just ignore the comments where certain referees are repeatedly praised to the skies by specific users.

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    5. Sin Bin1 March 2026 at 22:23

      Thank you, Chefren (and everyone else who makes positive contributions). I have been refereeing for half my life but still learn so much from reading the blog, despite some of the noise of late. I hope it can continue for many more years to come.

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  53. Abdiaziz ahmed yousuf1 March 2026 at 18:53

    Is delayed or changed the place for uefa referees seminar in dubai

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    1. crn.ple1 March 2026 at 19:08

      Great question, obviously bad timing and probably quite hard to reorganise something like this but just hope everyone is safe and that nobody travelled early to Dubai.

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  54. ScotRef1 March 2026 at 20:11

    Chefren I must say about this Blog no matter how biased some of the comments may be and no matter how much the detail in analysis has declined over the years, you always manage to keep this blog alive
    ( hopefully you understand my point) which one must say is admirable. It’s time to start cracking down as a whole on biased and useless comments, and preparing our observations, our analysis and our predictions for a World Cup to remember this summer.
    As referee lovers we must embrace the exciting names pushing through and the older names that have been around a while and that have delivered and continue to do so. We must continue to enjoy tournaments and different competitions weather it be male or female , we must share our thoughts and like I’ve mentioned before continue with our predictions.

    This blog has inspired me and I bet it has done the same for so many others. To finalise I’m sure we can all agree that without referees there is no football. May this blog live on a many a year just like refereeing has done and will continue to do so over the exciting years to come.

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  55. Abdiaziz ahmed yousuf2 March 2026 at 08:47

    I think seminar of uefa referees begins in dubai today

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    1. crn.ple2 March 2026 at 15:53

      Even with the actual situation ?

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    2. Abdiaziz ahmed yousuf2 March 2026 at 20:21

      Yes , what is the solution because the time is narrow

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    3. crn.ple2 March 2026 at 22:07

      impossible to relocate it ?

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    4. Abdiaziz ahmed yousuf3 March 2026 at 09:52

      No it is not impossible

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    5. Zwayerbrazil3 March 2026 at 10:47

      Ok Collina, so for you its the seminar more important than safety. The airport is chaos, no one is leaving or arriving in Dubai and many explosions are being thrown at Dubai. Go see the news :).

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    6. Abdiaziz ahmed yousuf3 March 2026 at 13:48

      I am not collina my name is abdiaziz ahmed yousuf

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  56. Max Iva2 March 2026 at 10:57

    Hello, Chefren, friends!

    Are you going to implement something new at blog before FIFA World Cup 2026? Maybe new topics or new formats in this blog, the best refereeing blog at world? All oldtimers want to see analytics articles and hot discussions, especially before the biggest sport tournament all over the world.

    Thanks

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    1. Nerazzuri4 March 2026 at 21:18

      Yup would be nice to see new things.. also i wonder why we can’t have posts dedicated to domestic leagues or maybe polls to rate referees to see which referees were the best in a specific tournament etc…

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