US EditionTottenham handed referee who gave penalty against Arsenal for Man Utd Europa League final
- German official Felix Zwayer has been appointed to referee the Europa League showpiece between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United, scheduled for May 21, 2025, at Bilbao’s San Mamés Stadium.
- Zwayer received a six-month ban in 2005 for accepting a 250-euro bribe to fix a second-division match while serving as a linesman, a scandal involving referee Robert Hoyzer.
- After his suspension, Zwayer became a Bundesliga referee in 2009 and has since officiated nearly 700 matches, including seven Champions League games this season and one Europa League game.
- In Bilbao, Felix Zwayer will be supported by fellow German officials Robert Kempter and Christian Dietz as he takes charge of his second UEFA final, having previously refereed the 2023 Nations League final.
- The appointment draws controversy due to Zwayer's past, with some players like Jude Bellingham criticizing him, though he remains a highly ranked and experienced referee in UEFA competitions.
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Felix Zwayer named as referee for Man Utd vs Tottenham Europa League final
Felix Zwayer has issued four red cards across six Champions League games this term (Picture: Getty) The Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham will be officiated by the controversial Felix Zwayer who previously served a six-month match-fixing ban. Both English clubs have made it through to the Europa League final, which is due to be held in Bilbao on May 21. And despite their respective appaling seasons in the Premier League…
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The Scottish SunMan Utd vs Spurs ref served six-month ban for match-fixing after accepting bribe
THE REFEREE taking charge of Manchester United’s Europa League final showdown with Tottenham served a six-month ban for match fixing. Felix Zwayer, 43, is the man in the middle of the all-English affair on May 21 as both sides eye season-saving silverware and Champions League qualification. GettyMan Utd’s referee against Spurs previously served a six-month ban for match fixing[/caption] The German is one of Uefa’s top-ranked referees and took ch…
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