As you might expect with a major tournament, referees at Euro 2024 have come under close scrutiny. From familiar faces – Michael Oliver, we’re looking at you – to the one who might, maybe, have covered a Conference League game you sat through two years ago, the figures in black/luminous orange/blue become almost as prominent as the players.
This year’s tournament has already created a series of officiating debates, including Ralf Rangnick’s disappointment with Jesús Gil Manzano and the benefits of semi-automated offsides.
