UEFA has officially announced the refereeing appointments for the final matches of this season's major European club competitions.
According to the official website of the continental football governing body, as reported by Operative Information Center-OMM, French FIFA referee Francois Letexier has been appointed to officiate the Europa League final between Germany's Freiburg and England's Aston Villa. The decisive match is scheduled to take place on May 20 at the Besiktas Park stadium in Istanbul.
In the UEFA Conference League final, Italian referee Maurizio Mariani will be in charge of the match between England's Crystal Palace and Spain's Rayo Vallecano. The game will be held at the Leipzig Stadium on May 27. Furthermore, German head referee Daniel Siebert has been assigned to the UEFA Champions League final. The high-stakes encounter between France's PSG and England's Arsenal will take place on May 30 at the Puskas Arena in Budapest.
The selection of these officials follows a rigorous evaluation process by the UEFA Referees Committee, based on their performance throughout the current European campaign. These appointments represent the pinnacle of the season for match officials, as they oversee the most prestigious matches in club football. The venues for this year's finals—Istanbul, Leipzig, and Budapest—continue UEFA's tradition of hosting major sporting events in iconic European football hubs, ensuring high-standard facilities for both players and international spectators.
