Overview

• Felix Zwayer, a UEFA international referee since 2012, has been selected to officiate the Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao.
• Zwayer's appointment follows his recent role as referee for the Arsenal vs PSG Champions League semi-final second leg.
• The 43-year-old referee was banned for six months in 2005 for accepting a €300 bribe in a match-fixing scandal, though this was not publicly disclosed until 2014.
• Despite his controversial past, Zwayer has officiated major matches, including the 2023 Nations League final and the Euro 2024 semi-final between England and the Netherlands.
• Criticism of Zwayer's assignments persists, with figures like Jude Bellingham previously questioning his suitability for high-profile games.