The Barcelona vs. Inter Milan Champions League semi-final match featured several controversial refereeing decisions, with many believing that Marciniak was overly lenient in certain instances, significantly affecting the flow of the match and the final outcome. His decisions raised serious concerns about the integrity of the officiating, leaving Barcelona fans outraged over what they perceived as a clear injustice against their team.
According to the Catalan newspaper Sport, UEFA has made a shocking decision to ban Polish referee Szymon Marciniak from officiating any European finals, including the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League finals. This decision follows a wave of sharp criticism regarding his controversial performance in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final between Inter Milan and Barcelona.
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UEFA’s firm stance is intended to send a clear message that refereeing errors—especially in high-stakes matches like this—will not be overlooked. With Marciniak’s exclusion from officiating any European finals, it is evident that UEFA is committed to protecting the integrity of its premier competitions.
This ruling will have a significant impact on the Polish referee’s career, especially considering he was regarded as a leading candidate to officiate this season’s Champions League final.
