Despite the controversy, UEFA does not change the referee for the Champions League final
The Polish judge Shimon Marcheniak will still do justice in the final from The Champions League, confirmed by the European Football Association (UEFA).
Marcinjak was temporarily removed from the position of head referee for the LSL final, because he participated in the rally of the far-right party "Confederation", which took place in Katowice on May 29.
A reaction came immediately from UEFA, the obligation of the Pole was returned to him after he apologized for his presence at the rally. Otherwise, the mentioned party, organization is known for open xenophobic, homophobic, racist and anti-Semitic views.
- After a thorough review, we have received a statement from Marcinjak in which he expresses his deepest apologies and clarification for his involvement in the event - says the UEFA announcement.
Reminder that the Champions League final for this season is scheduled for June 10, when they will play for the title in Istanbul, Turkey, at Ataturk Stadium. Inter и Manchester City.