Who will officiate the England vs Netherlands Euro 2024 match?
All-German officiating crew to be led by Daniel Siebert
Felix Zwayer, who was criticised by Jude Bellingham over his match-fixing past, will be the fourth official
The referee team for the England vs Netherlands Euro 2024 match has been announced, and it will be an all-German affair. Daniel Siebert will be the referee, with Bastian Dankert and Christian Dingert as the assistant referees. Marco Fritz will be the fourth official.
Siebert is a 39-year-old referee who has been on the FIFA international list since 2015. He has officiated at a number of high-profile matches, including the 2021 UEFA Super Cup and the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between England and Poland.
Dankert and Dingert are both 37 years old and have been on the FIFA international list since 2018. They have officiated at a number of matches together, including the 2022 UEFA Europa League final.
Fritz is a 45-year-old referee who has been on the FIFA international list since 2012. He has officiated at a number of high-profile matches, including the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2020 UEFA Champions League final.
The appointment of an all-German officiating crew for the England vs Netherlands match is likely to be controversial, given the history between the two countries. England has a long-standing rivalry with Germany, and the two teams have met in a number of high-profile matches over the years.
The most recent meeting between England and Germany was in the round of 16 at the 2020 UEFA European Championship. England won the match 2-0, but the game was marred by controversy. German defender Antonio Rüdiger was sent off for a challenge on Mason Mount, and England were awarded a penalty that was converted by Harry Kane.
It remains to be seen whether the all-German officiating crew will have any impact on the outcome of the England vs Netherlands match. However, the appointment is sure to add to the tension and excitement of the match.
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