Overview

• Felix Brych, the record-holding Bundesliga referee with 356 matches, will retire at the end of the current season after over 20 years in the role.
• Brych intends to speak with Robert Hoyzer about the 2004 match-fixing scandal, which he says destroyed the reputation of referees and left them under suspicion.
• He described the Switzerland vs. Serbia match at the 2018 World Cup as his most challenging, leading to a personal crisis and a year-long struggle to regain form.
• Brych reflected on the unique pressures of refereeing, including maintaining professional distance from football elites and navigating intense public scrutiny.
• As he prepares for retirement, Brych hopes his final game will be a low-stakes match, allowing him to enjoy the moment and close his career on his terms.