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

The German received a six-month ban in 2005 for allegedly accepting a bribe as an assistant referee

The Independent UK

PSG vs Arsenal referee: Uefa appoint controversial official for Champions League semi-final decider

Germany’s Felix Zwayer previously served a six-month suspension back in 2005

Evening Standard

Ref suspended over match-fixing bribe to take charge of Celtic Champions League tie

A referee who was previously suspended over a match-fixing bribe will take charge of Celtic's Champions League match against Dinamo Zagreb.

The National (Scotland)

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Coote in the act: Halsey, Attwell and other great referee controversies

From match-fixing to an official ‘making an idiot’ of himself by celebrating, we look back at five notable incidents

The Guardian - UK

Netherlands vs England referee: Who is Felix Zwayer? The Euro 2024 official who enraged Jude Bellingham

The 43-year-old has previously been banned from officiating after accepting bribes

The Independent UK

Felix Zwayer: UEFA stand by decision to appoint referee with match-fixing past for England semi-final

The match official accepted a bribe 19 years ago

Evening Standard

Referee With Past Scandal To Officiate England-Netherlands Euro Semifinal

Felix Zwayer appointed as referee for England-Netherlands Euro 2024 semifinal despite past match-fixing controversy. UEFA confirms decision amidst player d...

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Match-fixing scandal referee who had Jude Bellingham fallout chosen for England Euro 2024 semi-final

Felix Zwayer will take charge of England vs the Netherlands on Wednesday, three years after Bellingham referenced his six-month ban for being involved in a match-fixing scandal

The Independent UK

Uefa backs semi-final referee Felix Zwayer despite Bellingham remarks

England midfielder was previously fined for criticism of the German referee and a reference to his ban in 2006 for his part in a match-fixing scandal

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