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UCL 2022/23 Final | Referee keeps job after apologising for ties to far-right leader

This football news article by The Hindu reported that Polish football referee Szymon Marciniak has apologised on June 2, 2023, for speaking at a business event tied to a far-right politician and was confirmed by UEFA to officiate next week’s Champions League final.

The Hindu · Jun 2, 2023

Champions League final referee apologises for speaking at event organised by Polish far-right leader

UEFA have decided against axing Champions League Final referee Szymon Marciniak, after concerns were raised about his links to a far-right Polish politician.

Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2023

Champions League final referee gets Polish support as UEFA considers dropping him for far-right ties

Champions League final referee Szymon Marciniak has support from Poland’s government as UEFA considers removing him from the match because he spoke at a business event run by a far-right politician

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023