Felix Zwayer to Referee England vs Netherlands Euro 2024 Semi-Final
Controversial German Referee Officiates England's Match
Daniel Siebert to Serve as VAR, Fourth Official
German referee Felix Zwayer has been appointed to officiate the highly anticipated Euro 2024 semi-final clash between England and the Netherlands. The appointment has raised eyebrows due to Zwayer's controversial past, including allegations of match-fixing.
Daniel Siebert, also from Germany, will serve as the video assistant referee (VAR) for the match. The fourth official will be another German, Tobias Stieler.
Zwayer has previously been criticized by England midfielder Jude Bellingham over his alleged involvement in a match-fixing scandal in 2005. However, Zwayer has denied any wrongdoing and has maintained a clean record since then.
The appointment of an all-German officiating crew for the match is likely to be met with mixed reactions, particularly from English fans. The match is scheduled to be played in Dortmund, Germany on June 8, 2024.
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