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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Alex Pattle

Europa League final referee named as official in match-fixing scandal

Felix Zwayer has been chosen as the referee for the Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham, with some fans sure to recognise the official’s name.

Zwayer, who will officiate the all-English clash in Bilbao on 21 May, was handed a six-month ban in 2005 for his part in a match-fixing scandal.

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