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Who is Felix Zwayer, the controversial referee picked to officiate Man Utd vs Tottenham Europa League final?
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German referee Felix Zwayer has been appointed to officiate the 2025 Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. Here’s why the decision is sparking controversy across the football world.
German referee Felix Zwayer has been picked by UEFA to officiate the 2025 Europa League
final between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur
, which will take place on Thursday, 22 May, at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain. The kick-off time for the match is scheduled for 12:30 AM IST. UEFA has said that Zwayer will be assisted by his compatriots Robert Kempter and Christian Dietz.
However, the announcement of Zwayer’s name has sparked controversy across the football world and the reason will shock you.
Felix Zwayer was once banned for six months in 2006 by the German Football Association after being linked to a match-fixing scandal involving fellow referee Robert Hoyzer.
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