Referee who sent off coach Shin Tae Yong will blow the whistle for the Euro 2024 final
Báo Tuổi Trẻ•11/07/2024
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has appointed 35-year-old French referee Francois Letexier to officiate the final match between England and Spain on July 15.
Referee Francois Letexier was the main referee for the match between Denmark and Serbia in the group stage - Photo: Reuters
Referee Francois Letexier has been recognized as a FIFA referee since 2017. And he is ranked as an elite referee by UEFA. Mr. Francois Letexier was fiercely attacked by Indonesian fans on social media when he officiated the play-off match for a place in the 2024 Paris Olympics between Indonesia and Guinea. In that match, referee Francois Letexier awarded Guinea 2 penalties and sent off Indonesian coach Shin Tae Yong for strongly protesting his decisions. In the end, Indonesia lost 0-1 and missed the opportunity to qualify for the Olympics for the first time since 1968. At Euro 2024, Mr. Letexier also officiated 3 matches: Croatia - Albania (2-2), Denmark - Serbia (0-0) and Spain beat Georgia (4-1). Last season, this 35-year-old referee also officiated 10 matches in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League. Up to this point, Mr. Letexier has refereed 3 matches for Spain. However, he has never refereed a match for the England team.
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