Mateu Lahoz to Referee Final All UEFA Champions League Match
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UEFA announced on Tuesday that Spanish referee Mateu Lahoz will take charge of the all-English UEFA Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea on May 29 in Istanbul.
Lahoz, 44, has been a FIFA referee since 2011 and has officiated at several major tournaments, including the 2018 World Cup and the 2020 UEFA European Championship.
He is known for his strict approach to the game and has been criticized in the past for issuing too many yellow cards.
However, he is also respected for his fair and consistent officiating.
The appointment of Lahoz to the Champions League final is a sign of UEFA's confidence in his ability to handle a high-profile match.
Meanwhile, Chelsea will be looking to win their second Champions League title in three years when they face Manchester City in the final.
The Blues won the competition in 2012 and were runners-up in 2008.
Manchester City will be appearing in their first Champions League final.
The match will take place on May 29 at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey.
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